Continuous Mining Machine Operators   47-5041

Architecture & Construction

Description

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, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.

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Occupation Details

 

Location

United States

Education Requirements

No formal educational credential

Growth Opportunity

5.90% growth rate
1,900 annual job openings

Wage Range

$28/hour 22.91 27.58 50th percentile 31.25

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
(1 to 12 months)

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