Helpers--Extraction Workers
SOC Code: 47-5081 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Help extraction craft workers, such as earth drillers, blasters and explosives workers, derrick operators, and mining machine operators, by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying equipment or cleaning work area.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Helpers--Extraction Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $52,042 | $61,443 | $70,866 | $80,267 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $66,914 | $71,094 | $75,254 | $79,435 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $46,280 | $56,888 | $67,496 | $78,104 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $63,981 | $67,891 | $71,781 | $75,691 |
| Charleston, WV | $52,187 | $59,966 | $67,725 | $75,504 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $65,395 | $68,702 | $71,989 | $75,296 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $66,456 | $69,410 | $72,342 | $75,296 |
| Morgantown, WV | $64,314 | $67,974 | $71,635 | $75,296 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $40,997 | $52,291 | $63,606 | $74,901 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $55,120 | $61,693 | $68,245 | $74,818 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.5 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.5 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.4 | |
| Repairing | 3.4 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
| Transportation | 3.3 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.9 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 96.6% |
| Some college | 1.7% |
| Associate's degree | 1.7% |
Typical Tasks
- Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
- Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
- Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
- Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.
- Organize materials to prepare for use.
- Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
- Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.
- Clean and prepare sites for excavation or boring.
Technology Skills
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