Is being an underground mining machine operator a good fit for you?
Runs machines in underground mines that load and move coal, ore or rock.
What the work involves
- Handles high-voltage power sources and hangs electrical cables.
- Drives loaded shuttle cars to ramps and empties them onto mine cars or conveyors.
- Pries loose material from the roof and moves it into the path of machines using crowbars.
- Moves trailing electrical cables clear of obstacles, wearing rubber safety gloves.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an underground mining machine operator is one of yours.
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