Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
General Information
Description
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
Industry areas
- Architecture & Construction
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$63,920
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 52%
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Less than high school 39%
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Post-secondary certificate 6%
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Associate's degree 1%
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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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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%
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.
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
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Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Education and Training
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
- Law and Government
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