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Continuous Mining Machine Operators

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Career Description

  Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.  

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Job Zone Description

  Job Zone 2 - Some preparation
In these occupations you can often use your knowledge and skills to help others.
 
  Overall Experience  
  Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience maybe helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer could benefit from experience in installing dry wall, but an inexperienced person could learn the job fairly easily.  
  Education  
  These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work. In some cases, you may need an associate's or bachelor's degree.  
  Job Training  
  Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.  
  Examples  
  Drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants, pharmacy technicians, retail salespersons, and bank tellers.  

Related Occupations

1.Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas 
2.Helpers--Extraction Workers 
3.Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining 
4.Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators 
5.Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators 
6.Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 
7.Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators 
8.Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 
9.Shuttle Car Operators 
Sources: O*Net data version 12.0
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Department of Labor
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