Shale Planer Operator Helper
Cut and move shale from open pits. Also known as Continuous Miner Operator Helper, Joy Operator Helper, Seismograph-Operator Helper See More
Cuts and moves shale from open pit, performing any combination of following laboring tasks to assist SHALE PLANER OPERATOR: Shovels loose shale from travel area of planer. Signals truck driver to position vehicle for receiving shale from planer hopper. Monitors movement of shale along conveyor leading from hopper to truck or railcar. Frees jams in planer hopper, using metal pinch bar. Assists in laying tracks and bed supports for planer, using pick, shovel, sledgehammer, and other handtools.
Personality Traits
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.
Salary and Education
Nationally: $22,000 – $57,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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