Continuous Mining Machine Operators
SOC: 47-5041.00
Description:
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 or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data.
Employment Projections:
12,300 employed
11,600 employed
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 2014-2024 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
Experience:
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Education:
Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate.
Job Training:
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job.
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construction and extraction
industry stats
SOC: 47-0000
Total Employed: 5,477,820
Average Annual Salary: $47,580
