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Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Puerto Rico

Want to work as an Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining in Puerto Rico? Below are the key facts. Operate or tend machinery at surface mining site, equipped with scoops, shovels, or buckets to excavate and load loose materials.

$25,910 Median Annual Wage (Puerto Rico)

$42,921 National Median Annual Wage

140 Puerto Rico Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Make in Puerto Rico?

For a excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $25,910 per year (or about $12.46/hour).Annual wages span from $20,580 at the 10th percentile to $33,120 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$20,580	$9.89
25th percentile	$22,070	$10.61
Median (50th)	$25,910	$12.46
75th percentile	$28,280	$13.60
90th percentile	$33,120	$15.93

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico relative to the national average — is 0.66, meaning fewer excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining earn a median of $42,921 per year ($20.64/hour), below the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 698,748 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining in the U.S.. In Puerto Rico alone, approximately 140 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 580 excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

These are the Puerto Rico metros with the most excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	90	$23,940

Top States for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Employment

These states have the highest employment of excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	4,910
Pennsylvania	1,660
Florida	1,660
Virginia	1,480
New York	1,410
Georgia	1,390
Oklahoma	1,270
Ohio	1,040
Illinois	1,020
Indiana	950
California	900
New Jersey	840
Colorado	820
Kentucky	780
West Virginia	780
Washington	760
Michigan	750
Minnesota	740
Maryland	730
Iowa	710

Highest-Paying States for Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining

Where excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining earn the most: excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$105,490
Minnesota	$79,060
Alaska	$78,690
North Dakota	$76,690
Wyoming	$76,160
Massachusetts	$74,300
California	$73,580
Indiana	$68,200
Maryland	$65,060
Montana	$64,740

Skills

Top excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Operation and Control 4.1 / 5

Operations Monitoring 3.6 / 5

Monitoring 3.1 / 5

Persuasion 3.0 / 5

Active Learning 3.0 / 5

Social Perceptiveness 3.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Mechanical 3.2 / 5

Building and Construction 3.2 / 5

Public Safety and Security 3.0 / 5

English Language 2.6 / 5

Mathematics 2.6 / 5

Design 2.4 / 5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for excavating and loading machine and dragline operators, surface mining, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Control Precision 4.1 / 5

Multilimb Coordination 4.1 / 5

Depth Perception 4.0 / 5

Reaction Time 3.9 / 5

Manual Dexterity 3.9 / 5

Arm-Hand Steadiness 3.8 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate power machinery, such as power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, or backhoes.
Set up or inspect equipment prior to operation.
Become familiar with digging plans, machine capabilities and limitations, and efficient and safe digging procedures in a given application.
Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
Operate machinery to perform activities such as backfilling excavations, vibrating or breaking rock or concrete, or making winter roads.
Receive written or oral instructions regarding material movement or excavation.
Move materials over short distances, such as around a construction site, factory, or warehouse.
Create or maintain inclines or ramps.
Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, or bucket teeth.
Handle slides, mud, or pit cleanings or maintenance.
Direct workers engaged in placing blocks or outriggers to prevent capsizing of machines when lifting heavy loads.
Measure and verify levels of rock or gravel, bases, or other excavated material.

Work Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Handling and Moving Objects
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

Ground Transportation

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Also Known As

Aerial Tram Operator, Air Shovel Operator, Back Digger Operator, Back Filler Operator, Back Hoe Machine Operator, Back Hoe Operator, Backhoe Operator, Clam Shovel Operator, Coal Equipment Operator, Diesel Scoop Operator, Dragline Oiler, Dragline Operator, Earth Moving Equipment Operator, Earth Moving Machine Operator, Earth Moving Technician.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 47-5022.00

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