Typical Tasks
Organize materials to prepare for use.
Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.
Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Achievement/Effort
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Expected Knowledge
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Common Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
