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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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$64k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


53%

High school diploma or equivalent

40%

Less than high school diploma

6%

Post-secondary certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Load Haul Dump Operator (LHD Operator)

Loader Operator

Loading Machine Operator

Shuttle Car Operator

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