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Extraction Workers, All Other

SOC 47-5099.00Job Zone —v.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers field-based extraction and construction work environments where workers progress from supervised site tasks to leading multi-crew, multi-site operations in compliance with safety, specification, and regulatory requirements.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Safety inspection checklists — complete under direct supervision to verify basic site compliance at an active extraction or construction site.
  2. Blueprint and specification documents — read and interpret basic construction requirements with guidance from a senior worker on a job site.
  3. Hand tools and extraction equipment — identify and use correctly following established protocols on entry-level field assignments.
  4. Work progress reports — document observations accurately using office suite software under supervisor review.
  5. Personal protective equipment and safety procedures — apply consistently and without prompting in accordance with site safety standards.
  6. Equipment operating conditions — monitor during routine tasks and report anomalies to a lead worker on an extraction site.
  7. Verbal instructions from supervisors — receive and clarify using active listening to ensure correct task execution in a field environment.
  8. Basic mathematics and measurements — apply to verify material quantities and dimensions during routine construction or extraction tasks.
  9. Site hazards and public safety risks — recognize and communicate to team members following established emergency response protocols.
  10. Daily task assignments — carry out dependably and on schedule under close oversight at a vocational or apprenticeship-level field placement.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Work progress and equipment condition — inspect routinely with reduced oversight to verify specifications are met on an extraction or construction site.
  2. Technical blueprints and project specifications — read and interpret independently to plan daily work procedures in familiar extraction environments.
  3. Spreadsheet and document management software — use to track job progress, material usage, and equipment status with moderate autonomy.
  4. Crew task assignments — coordinate among a small team based on material requirements and worker availability on a standard extraction project.
  5. Operations monitoring data — analyze during equipment runs to identify deviations and make adjustments within established parameters.
  6. CAD drawings and design documents — review to confirm construction requirements align with field conditions before work proceeds.
  7. Safety non-conformances — identify and address through corrective action using judgment developed from one to two years of field experience.
  8. Scheduling conflicts and resource constraints — resolve using coordination skills to keep extraction or construction activities on track.
  9. Electronic mail and presentation software — use to communicate job updates and findings to supervisors and project stakeholders clearly.
  10. Mechanical systems and extraction equipment — operate and control with precision, adjusting settings to meet production or safety requirements.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Site-wide safety and specification compliance — verify autonomously across all active work zones, resolving non-routine issues on large extraction or construction sites.
  2. Complex blueprints, engineering drawings, and project specifications — interpret fully to develop detailed construction or extraction procedures independently.
  3. Multi-crew activities — supervise and schedule across overlapping phases of an extraction or construction project with full accountability for output quality.
  4. Critical equipment malfunctions and operational anomalies — diagnose using problem sensitivity and operations monitoring to implement effective solutions without escalation.
  5. Worker assignments and job sequencing — optimize based on skill level, material requirements, and project timelines to maximize efficiency on extraction sites.
  6. Risk assessments and judgment calls in dynamic field conditions — execute with confidence, balancing public safety, regulatory requirements, and production goals.
  7. Technical findings and project status — communicate clearly to diverse audiences, including clients, inspectors, and management, using well-structured presentations and reports.
  8. CAD software and document management systems — leverage to produce and maintain accurate project records, revisions, and compliance documentation.
  9. Mechanical and construction knowledge — apply to troubleshoot non-standard equipment configurations and recommend design or process modifications.
  10. Mentorship of junior and mid-level extraction workers — provide through consistent on-site coaching, reinforcing attention to detail and safe work practices.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational safety programs and site inspection standards — design and implement across multiple extraction or construction projects at a departmental or company level.
  2. Strategic workforce planning — direct by aligning crew composition, training needs, and scheduling to long-range extraction project objectives.
  3. Specification and blueprint review processes — establish as a quality-control standard, ensuring all project teams interpret and apply documents consistently.
  4. Company-wide operations monitoring frameworks — develop to detect early indicators of equipment failure, safety risk, or productivity loss across extraction sites.
  5. Cross-functional project coordination — lead among engineering, operations, regulatory, and client stakeholders to deliver complex extraction projects on time and within budget.
  6. Emerging extraction technologies and CAD-integrated workflows — evaluate and adopt at the organizational level to improve precision, safety, and operational efficiency.
  7. Performance standards and competency benchmarks — define for extraction worker roles from entry to senior level, anchoring career pathways to measurable field outcomes.
  8. Regulatory and public safety compliance strategy — shape by interpreting evolving codes and representing the organization in inspections, audits, and industry forums.
  9. Capital equipment and resource allocation decisions — drive using data-informed judgment to balance production demands with long-term mechanical reliability.
  10. Organizational culture of integrity, cautiousness, and dependability — model and sustain by setting behavioral expectations and holding all levels of extraction staff accountable.

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O*NET skills
Critical ThinkingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringMonitoringCoordinationOperation and ControlSpeakingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge domains
Building and ConstructionMechanicalMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityDesign
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Work styles
DependabilityAttention to DetailCautiousnessPerseveranceStress ToleranceIntegrity
Technology
Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwarePresentation software
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  1. Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are
  2. Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
  3. Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
  4. Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
CIP education codes
49.0202

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