Seahorse

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


How much does a Shale Planer Operator Helper make?

Nationally: $22,000 – $57,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor


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