Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
General Information
Description
Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
Industry areas
- Architecture & Construction
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$48,350
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 71%
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Less than high school 23%
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Post-secondary certificate 5%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Building and Construction
- Public Safety and Security
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
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