Heavy Equipment Technician
Keep combines and excavators up and running.
Installs and maintains electric wire in underground mine to provide power source for mine locomotives: Drives dinkey engine equipped with tools and materials to underground job site. Operates pneumatic drill to bore hanger holes in top of tunnel. Inserts and secures trolley wire hanger in roof holes. Strings transmission cable from hanger to hanger, using wrench. Repairs damaged wire and hangers. Relocates transmission cables which are no longer used to other areas of mine.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.
Nationally: $34,000 – $82,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor