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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$64,070
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
-13.4% (decline)
Career
What Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining Do
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors. Equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
Other Job Titles Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining May Have
Coal Hauler Operator, Equipment Operator, Load Haul Dump Operator (LHD Operator), Loader Operator, Loading Machine Operator, Miner Operator, Production Miner, Ram Car Operator, Shuttle Car Operator, Underground Miner
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Handle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables.
- Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
- Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
- Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
- Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (53%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Post-secondary certificate
This page includes information from theO*NET 26.1 Databaseby the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under theCC BY 4.0license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
