Mining

Tank Car, Truck and Ship Loaders

load and unload chemicals and bulk solids, such as coal, sand, and grain, into or from tank cars, trucks, or ships, using material moving equipment. May perform a variety of other tasks relating to shipment of products. May gauge or sample shipping tanks and test them for leaks.
$50670
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder
Interest Match
Outdoors

Mine Shuttle Car Operators

operate diesel or electric-powered shuttle car in underground mine to transport materials from working face to mine cars or conveyor.
$56100
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder

Load Haul Dump Operators

operate underground loading machine to load coal, ore, or rock into shuttle or mine car or onto conveyors. Loading equipment may include power shovels, hoisting engines equipped with cable-drawn scraper or scoop, or machines equipped with gathering arms and conveyor.
$56100
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder
Interest Match
Outdoors

Excavating Machine Operators

operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
$48500
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match
The Builder
Interest Match
Outdoors

Quarry Rock Splitters

separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
$38430
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match
The Builder
Interest Match
Outdoors

Mining Roof Bolters

operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
$61900
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder

Continuous Miner Operators

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.
$58340
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder

Mine Cutting Machine Operators

operate machinery such as longwall shears, plows, and cutting machines to cut or channel along the face or seams of coal mines, stone quarries, or other mining surfaces to facilitate blasting, separating, or removing minerals or materials from mines or from the Earth’s surface. Includes shale planers.
$58340
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder

Earth Drillers

operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap sub-surface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. May use explosives. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
$51040
No degree required
Strong job growth
Personality Match
The Builder
Interest Match
Outdoors

Explosives Workers

place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures. Includes seismograph shooters.
$51040
No degree required
Personality Match
The Builder
Interest Match
Outdoors

Geological Sample Test Technicians

test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.
$61130
Bachelor’s degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match
The Builder