Skilled Trades
Helpers--Extraction Workers
Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.
Median salary
$48,400
Typical range
$36k – $68k
Job outlook
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Education
Typical entry: No degree required
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Junior Helpers--Extraction Workers
Entry / Junior
$35,770
~2 yrs to advance
Helpers--Extraction Workers
Established
$48,400
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Helpers--Extraction Workers
Senior
$58,320
Key skills
A typical day
- •Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
- •Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
- •Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
- •Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
- •Organize materials to prepare for use.
Fields of study
Any field
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- Pennsylvania State University55% admit · $70,000 grad pay
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