Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Maintain a constant flow of material from the mine face to conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks by operating self-propelled mining machinery to extract coal, metal, and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand.

Career Snapshot

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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, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
LOW
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
HIGH
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Controlling Machines and Processes Know More
Getting Information Know More
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Know More
Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Know More
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Know More
Training and Teaching Others Know More

Areas of Study

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Top Skills

Complex Problem Solving Know More
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