Compare careers
Factual side-by-side attributes from the imported O*NET and BLS OEWS datasets. No career is ranked or recommended.
Career A (or your current career)
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Career B (or your target career)
Continuous Mining Machine Operators
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Comparison table
| Metric | Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
|---|---|---|
| National median salary | $58,870 | $61,810 |
| Local median salary | Not published | Not published |
| National employment | 10,700 | 14,000 |
| Typical education | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) |
| Job zone | 2 | 2 |
| Important skills | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Time Management, Writing | Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting |
| Related careers | Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Recycling and Reclamation Workers, Chemical Plant and System Operators, Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Agricultural Equipment Operators, Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators, Roof Bolters, Mining, Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic |
Career transition: skill overlap
Skill overlap
67%
8 of 12 target skills
Target-only skills
4
Current-only skills
2
Skill overlap compares O*NET skills rated at importance 3.0 or above for each occupation. It is a measure of listed skill overlap, not a probability of getting the job.
Shared skills
- Operation and Control+0.4 level
- Operations Monitoring+0.5 level
- Critical Thinking+0.2 level
- Complex Problem Solving+0.1 level
- Active Listening—
- Speaking—
- Time Management—
- Monitoring—
Only in Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Repairing
Only in Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing