Salary Breakdown
Helpers--Extraction Workers
Average
$44,040
ANNUAL
$21.18
HOURLY
Entry Level
$36,990
ANNUAL
$17.78
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,740
ANNUAL
$22.47
HOURLY
Expert Level
$49,190
ANNUAL
$23.65
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Helpers--Extraction Workers
580
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Helpers--Extraction Workers
01
Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
02
Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
03
Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
04
Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
05
Organize materials to prepare for use.
06
Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
07
Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.
08
Provide assistance to extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers and derrick operators.
09
Collect and examine geological matter, using hand tools and testing devices.
10
Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Helpers--Extraction Workers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Repairing
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Reaction Time
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