Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties of lesser skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.

Education: These occupations usually require a high school certificate or diploma.

Expereince: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

• Driller Helper, Coal Miner, Maintainer, Blasting Helper, Continuous Miner Operator Helper, Longwall Machine Operator Helper, Miner Helper, Mining Technician, Salt Miner, Underground Miner