Mining machinery operator, Kaiwhakahaere mīhini keri
Also known as
- Coal miner, gold miner, miner, quarry worker, underground miner, iron sand miner, open pit miner
Mining machinery operators maintain and use equipment to dig and move coal, ore and other rocks onto carts, conveyors or shuttles.
Duration
02:01 mins
Your pay could be
$62K
Lower
$84K to $141K
Most common
$182K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Mining machinery operators
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts and be on call
- usually work in opencast mines, underground mines and quarries
- may work in hazardous, noisy and dirty conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, responsible and safety conscious
Tasks
- use mining machinery to dig ore
- drive and operate heavy machinery
- position machinery safely at work sites
- inspect mining equipment for problems
- test air quality for worker safety
- choose safe locations for mining work
- follow health and safety rules
- report equipment problems and hazards
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
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You need
- a driver licence
- to pass a drug test
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mining and Quarrying (Level 2) or similar
- a Heavy Vehicle Class driver licence
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- to pass a medical assessment
- to pass a police check
- a First Aid Certificate
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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