Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Future Prospects
38%
Employment Demand
37%
Wage Potential
31%
Median Salary
$50,050
Annual
Total Employment
32,630
Number of jobs
New Jobs
-300
Projected next 10 years
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators in surface mining are responsible for operating heavy machinery to extract and load raw materials from the earth.
Career Preparation
Typical Education for Entry
High school diploma or equivalent
Recommended Work Experience in Related Occupation
Less than 5 years
Typical On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training