Extraction Worker Helpers
Extraction worker helpers support mining and drilling teams by keeping operations running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll organize materials, monitor high-tech drilling equipment, clean excavation sites, and help transport heavy machinery to remote locations. This hands-on job involves working with specialized tools and vehicles while learning valuable skills in equipment maintenance and safety protocols. Many workers in this field start with on-the-job training and can advance to become certified equipment operators or mining technicians.
Did you know?
Extraction workers face significant workplace hazards including equipment accidents, chemical exposure, and cave-ins, requiring strict adherence to OSHA safety protocols.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$50,900 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Monitoring
Things to consider
Physically Demanding Work
The job requires substantial physical strength and endurance for tasks like heavy lifting, operating machinery, and working in challenging outdoor conditions.
Geographic Job Limitations
Employment opportunities are concentrated in specific regions with active extraction operations, often requiring relocation to rural or remote areas.
Key responsibilities
Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
Clean and prepare sites for excavation or boring.
Provide assistance to extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers and derrick operators.
Set up and adjust equipment used to excavate geological materials.
Signal workers to start geological material extraction or boring.