Continuous Mining Machine Operators

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.

35 alternate job titles:

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Salary Information

Continuous Mining Machine Operators: $63,380 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Operate mining equipment. General
Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations. General
Position construction or extraction equipment. General
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. General
Install safety or support equipment. General
Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel. General
Direct construction or extraction personnel. General
Apply new technologies to improve work processes. General
Clean equipment or facilities. General
Position safety or support equipment. General
Test air quality at work sites. General
Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation. General
Monitor extraction operations. Maintenance
Maintain extraction or excavation equipment. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
    Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software
    Microsoft Office software Office suite software
    Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation software
    Microsoft Word Word processing software
    Fleet monitoring system software Mobile location based services software
    Hitachi ZXLink Mobile location based services software
    Leica Geosystems FMS Mobile location based services software
    Minitab Analytical or scientific software
    Word processing software Word processing software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Coal Mine Rescue Teams Mine Safety and Health Administration Not Available
      Oil Monitoring Analyst I Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Not Available
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