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Excavating, Loading, and Dragline Operators
Job Information
Operate or tend machinery equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets, to excavate and load loose materials.
Information
- Despite little or no change in employment, numerous job openings will be created by the need to replace workers who leave this very large occupation.
- Most jobs require little work experience or training.
- Pay is low for many positions, and the seasonal nature of the work may reduce earnings.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm hands on |
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Salary | $37,380/yr ($18.69/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | High School diploma |