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Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining

Median Salary
64,070
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$38,020

10%

$64,070

Median

$99,530

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    52%

  • Less than high school

    39%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    6%

  • Associate's degree

    1%

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Education and Training
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language
  • Law and Government

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.