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This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Extraction Worker Helpers

Perform basic duties at a mining site.

Quick Facts

Wages:

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$21.42 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 National Data
Growth rate:  23%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Collect geological samples.
  • Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
  • Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning.
  • Operate mining equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

 Blasting Helper
Continuous Miner Operator Helper
Miner Assistant

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