Additional Information
Contact Information
- E-mail: paul.martz@alaska.gov
- Phone: 907.465.6028
- Phone: 907.465.4500
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Mining Machine Operators, All Other (47-5049)
Occupation description: All mining machine operators not listed separately.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 estimate | 2026 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 569 | 672 | 18.1 | 18 | 54 | 82 |
| United States | 2,200 | 2,200 | 0.2 | 100 | 200 | 300 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is strong with high employment opportunities. Read more.
Wages
Wage data is not available.
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total workers | Nonresident workers | Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
| 841 | 286 | 34.0 | 31.6 | 22.0 |
| 2016 Potential Supply
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|---|---|
| Qualified but working in another occupation | 121 |
| Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 49 |
| UI claimants previously working in occupation | 161 |
| 2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
|
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|---|---|
| Number of registrants | 360 |
| Number of job position postings | 3 |
| Ratio of registrants to job position postings | 120.0 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
| Education: High school diploma or equivalent | Work experience: None | On-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Training Resources
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| ABC of Alaska (Anchorage) | |
| Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors | |
| Excavations | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Alaska Operating Engineers/Employers Training Trust (Palmer) | |
| Heavy Equipment Operator | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Alaska Teamster-Employer Service Training Trust (Anchorage) | |
| Mining Safety and Health Administration | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| American Health and Safety, LLC (Fairbanks) | |
| Automotive Lift Training | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Center for Employment Education (Anchorage) | |
| Mining Safety and Health | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Delta Mine Training Center (Delta Junction) | |
| Health, Safety, and Environmental Training | |
| Surface Mine Training | |
| Underground Mine Training | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Ilisagvik College (Barrow) | |
| CDL/Heavy Truck Operations | Endorsement |
| Heavy Equipment Operations | Endorsement |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Northern Industrial Training (Palmer) | |
| Construction Equipment Training 240 Hours HE204 | CDL |
| Elite Combo/COMBO507 | Cer/CDL |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Partners for Progress in Delta, Inc (Delta Junction) | |
| Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic | |
| Degree | |
|---|---|
| Southwest Alaska Vocational and Education Center (Igiugig) | |
| Heavy Equipment Operator Training | Certificate |
