Description
Operate articulated or rigid dump trucks used in mining operations for moving overburden or minerals. Apply strong spatial awareness in manipulating these large vehicles.
Dump truck operators may work with large trucks as used in surface mining or some very large self-supporting underground mines, or smaller trucks used for other applications.
Alternative labels
operating truck
operating dumper
operate dumper
operate haul truck
operating haul truck
operate truck
dump truck operation
operating of dump truck
operation of dump truck
operating dump truck
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate dump truck is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate dump truck is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Surface mine plant operator: Surface mine plant operators control heavy-duty equipment such as excavators and dump trucks, often involving a high level of spatial awareness, to excavate, load and transport ore, raw mineral including sand, stone and clay and overburden at quarries and surface mines.
References
- Operate dump truck – ESCO
