Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Also called:
Continuous Miner Operator (CMO), Miner Operator, Continuous Mining Machine Operator, Miner
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
- Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
- Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- building and construction
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Hearing and Speech
- tell the difference between sounds
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Persistence
- Concern for Others
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Leadership
- Achievement/Effort
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You might use software like this on the job:
Mobile location based services software
- Fleet monitoring system software
- Hitachi ZXLink
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some high school or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$51,950
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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