Helpers--Extraction Workers
O*NET Code: 47-5081.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.
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💼 Also Known As
Blaster HelperBlasting HelperBoring Machine Operator HelperBottom Hole Pressure Recording Operator HelperChurn Driller HelperClean Out Driller HelperClean-Out Driller HelperCoal LoaderContinuous Miner Operator HelperCore Drill Operator HelperCore Driller HelperCutter Operator HelperCutting Machine Operator HelperDerrick HandDerrick HelperDerrickman HelperDrill HelperDriller HelperDriller's AssistantExtraction Tech (Extraction Technician)
⚡ Skills (12)
Monitoring4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Repairing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100
Equipment Selection3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
+ 2 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (6)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Helpers--Extraction Workers → Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
Transition Difficulty: Easy (86% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (6)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Operation and Control
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 3
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