Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining Jobs Pay in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $15.53 – $17.08
Average Annual Pay
Range: $32,302 – $35,533
How much do Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$13.86/hr
Range: $13.20 – $14.52
Annual Rate
$28,830
Range: $27,457 – $30,203
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$16.31/hr
Range: $15.53 – $17.08
Annual Rate
$33,918
Range: $32,302 – $35,533
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$18.76/hr
Range: $17.86 – $19.64
Annual Rate
$39,006
Range: $37,147 – $40,863
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining job description
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining professionals work in production facilities to manufacture goods and products. They operate machinery, assemble components, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the production process.
- •Operate manufacturing equipment
- •Assemble products according to specifications
- •Perform quality control checks
- •Maintain production equipment
- •Follow safety procedures
- •Meet production quotas
- •Machine operation
- •Attention to detail
- •Quality control
- •Physical stamina
- •Basic math skills
- •Safety awareness
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Manufacturing experience preferred
- •Ability to lift 25-50 pounds
- •Ability to stand for extended periods
