Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Operate underground loading or moving machine to load or move coal, ore, or rock using shuttle or mine car or conveyors.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining (O*NET 47-5044.00). CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Trainee Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining → Technician Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining → Senior Technician Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining → Lead Technician Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$75K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $45,250 - $52,788/year With equity/bonuses: $49,775 - $63,346 Top markets (SF/NYC): $52,037 - $63,346 Execute core tasks using Operation and…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves. 10am, Clean hoppers, and clean spillage from tracks, walks, driveways, and conveyor…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $31,675 - $47,509 Year 2-3: Junior level $52,788 - $57,309 Year 4-6: Mid level $57,309 - $62,135 Year 7-10: Senior level $62,135 - $71,256 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operation and Control and…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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