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Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Job Information
Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.
Information
- Employment is projected to decline in all sectors except coal mining.
- While many mining jobs can be entered directly from high school, a considerable amount of job training and experience is needed before workers can perform most duties; some employers prefer graduates of high school or postsecondary programs in mining or mine technology.
- Earnings are higher than the average for all industries.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $50,620/yr ($25.31/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Below Average |
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Education | High School diploma |