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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |