Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Operate mining machines that rip materials from the mine face and load them onto conveyors.

Continuous Mining Machine Operators operate self-propelled mining machines that rip materials from the mine face and load them onto conveyors or into shuttle cars.

Wages	$31.00 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
On the Job	Work Activities Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. Operate mining equipment. Apply new technologies to improve work processes. Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations. Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation. Test air quality at work sites. Maintain extraction or excavation equipment. Monitor extraction operations. Install safety or support equipment. Position construction or extraction equipment.
Career Pathways	Natural Resources Systems
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