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Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.

Salary for Continuous Mining Machine Operators

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 25th
Percentile
75th
Percentile
Mean
U.S. $37,590
($18.07)
$53,200
($25.58)
$45,570
($21.91)
Annual figures are on top. Hourly figures are below in parentheses.
N/A = Information not available


Majors for this Career


Job Zone Description

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation

Overall Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience maybe helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer could benefit from experience in installing dry wall, but an inexperienced person could learn the job fairly easily.

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work. In some cases, you may need an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Examples
Drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants, pharmacy technicians, retail salespersons, and bank tellers.

In these occupations you can often use your knowledge and skills to help others.

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Related Occupations

1.

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

2.

Helpers--Extraction Workers

3.

Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining

4.

Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators

5.

Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

6.

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators

7.

Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators

8.

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

9.

Shuttle Car Operators

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