Operate spreader

Description

Operate spreaders, used in mining to spread removed overburden over a dump area in an efficient and orderly manner.

Spreader operators work closely with bucket wheel excavator operators to efficiently remove overburden from the mining site and dump it.

Alternative labels

operation of spreader
operating of spreader
spreader operating
removing overburden with spreader
using spreader
removal of overburden with spreader
spreader operation
remove overburden with spreader
use spreader
operating spreader

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Operate spreader is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Operate spreader 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

  1. Operate spreader – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022