SOC 47-5044
Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ70/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ6,130
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$69K
$48K โ $83K
Projected Growth
๐-22.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค42/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining face a risk score of 70/100 โ 26 points above the national average of 44. With only 42/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $69K ($23K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 70/100, Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining faces significant automation pressure. Key threats include autonomous heavy equipment operation and robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation. The 6,130 Americans in this role should actively develop skills in fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations and physical work in confined or elevated spaces to remain competitive. Workers who proactively adapt will find new opportunities even as traditional tasks are automated.
Will AI Replace Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Autonomous heavy equipment operation
Robotic bricklaying and prefabrication automation
BIM-integrated automated progress tracking
3D printing of building components
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Fine motor craftsmanship in custom installations
Physical work in confined or elevated spaces
Adapting to unique building configurations on-site
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Handle high voltage sources and hang electrical cables.
Drive loaded shuttle cars to ramps and move controls to discharge loads into mine cars or onto conveyors.
Pry off loose material from roofs and move it into the paths of machines, using crowbars.
Move trailing electrical cables clear of obstructions, using rubber safety gloves.
Control conveyors that run the entire length of shuttle cars to distribute loads as loading progresses.
๐ป Technology Skills
Industrial control software
Inventory management software
Facilities management software
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
Education and Training
Law and Government
English Language
Production and Processing
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers | 33 | $79K | 74% |
| Extraction Workers | 29 | $56K | 72% |