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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator, Surface Mining

Operational-level

Also known as: Aerial Tram Operator, Air Shovel Operator, Back Digger Operator, Back Filler Operator

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.
Surface MiningHeavy Equipment OperationMining OperationsExcavationConstructionIndustrial OperationsSkilled TradesBuildingSkilled Trade

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Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly integrate into surface mining operations, enhancing autonomous machinery and predictive maintenance. While some tasks may become automated, human operators will transition to overseeing fleets of robotic excavators and managing complex systems from control rooms, requiring new skills in data analysis and remote operation.

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Salary

$36,785 - $73,570 per year

Estimated for US-wide average

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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