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Coal Equipment Operator
$49,929 (USD)/yr
$24.00 (USD)/hr
$839 (USD)/yr
The average coal equipment operator gross salary in Oregon, United States is $49,929 or an equivalent hourly rate of $24. This is 3% higher (+$1,656) than the average coal equipment operator salary in the United States. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $839. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Oregon, United States. An entry level coal equipment operator (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $37,232. On the other end, a senior level coal equipment operator (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $60,496.
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Salary Potential
$56,084 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Coal Equipment Operator will increase 12 % over 5 years.
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Coal Equipment Operator, the majority at 100% with high schools.
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The cost of living in Oregon, United States is 6% more than the average cost of living in the United States. Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.
View Cost of Living PageOregon ( ORR-ih-ghən, -gon) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is a part of the Western United States, with the Columbia River delineating much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. The western boundary is formed by the Pacific Ocean. Oregon has been home to many indigenous nations for thousands...
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Job Description
Operates locomotives and bulldozers and controls conveyor systems to transport and pile coal for use in boilers of generating plant: operates locomotive to haul coal car over unloading bins. Pushes lever of car shaker or car turner to empty coal from car into bins. Starts and controls conveyor that transfers coal to and from bins, bunkers, and storage pile. Operates... bulldozers and front-end loaders to shape and compact coal storage pile to minimize possibility of spontaneous combustion. Lubricates and adjusts conveyor systems, bulldozers, and other coal-moving equipment. May loosen frozen coal in gondolas, using steam hose or blowtorch. May collect coal samples for laboratory tests. May tend crusher that reduces size of coal. May operate tugboat to move and position barges for unloading. May read meters and record weight of coal in logbook.
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