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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

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Wages:

Median wages for the broader occupation, Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining, are $35.38 / hour.

Education:

Associate's degree is typically required.

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