Career fit quiz

Is Mining Machine Operator the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the mining machine operator career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the mining machine operator job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want good pay without a degree
Statement 2 of 8I can handle tough conditions
Statement 3 of 8I like running machines
Statement 4 of 8I value teamwork
Statement 5 of 8I take safety seriously
Statement 6 of 8I don’t mind shift work
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–12 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $61,810 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Continuous mining machine operators run machines that rip coal, ore or rock from the mine face and load it onto conveyors or shuttle cars.

  • Operate continuous mining machines
  • Cut coal, ore or rock at the face
  • Load material onto conveyors or cars
  • Follow roof control and ventilation plans
  • Inspect and maintain equipment

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