Extraction Worker Helpers

Perform basic duties at a mining site.

Extraction Worker Helpers assist in mining work. They may help explosive workers, derrick operators, or machining mine operators. They may supply equipment or clean the work area.

Wages	$21.42 per hour on average
Outlook	Statewide data not available
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)
On the Job	Work Activities Collect geological samples. Dismantle equipment or temporary structures. Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning. Operate mining equipment. Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. Maintain drilling equipment. Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning. Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. Clean work sites. Dig holes or trenches.
Career Pathways	Natural Resources Systems
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