O*NET-SOC 47-5041.00

Continuous Mining Machine Operators

Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.8807/2016
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.8807/2016
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.3807/2016
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2507/2016
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.2507/2016
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.1207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Control Precision1.A.2.b.14.007/2016
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.8807/2016
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.7507/2016
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2016
Reaction Time1.A.2.c.13.7507/2016
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2016

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.Core7407/2016
Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.Core7407/2016
Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.Core7307/2016
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.Core7407/2016
Drive machines into position at working faces.Core7407/2016

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.9211/2023
Investigative2.4711/2023
Enterprising1.3711/2023
Social1.0811/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.