About
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.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$64k
Annual median Salary
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