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Miner and Machine Operator – Driving and Extraction Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Berg- und Maschinenmann/-frau - Vortrieb und Gewinnung

As a Miner and Machine Operator specializing in driving and extraction, you work in the mining industry, particularly underground. In this 2-year vocational training program, you learn to operate mining machinery and extract raw materials such as coal or ores. It is a recognized apprenticeship in the industrial and commercial sector.

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What you do

  • Operating and monitoring mining machinery for driving and extraction
  • Securing mine workings and tunnels (e.g., through support work)
  • Transporting excavated materials and equipment
  • Performing maintenance and minor repairs on machinery and systems
  • Checking safety and environmental standards underground
  • Documenting work processes and measurement results

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
  • Good physical fitness and resilience
  • Technical understanding and manual dexterity
  • Sense of responsibility and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to work in shifts and underground
  • No fear of confined spaces and darkness

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific machinery or extraction methods
  2. 2Further training to become an Industrial Master (Industriemeister Bergbau)
  3. 3Advancement to shift supervisor or foreman
  4. 4Becoming a safety officer in mining

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Miner and Machine Operator – Driving and Extraction Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 950 to 1,250 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Miner and Machine Operator – Driving and Extraction Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Miner and Machine Operator – Driving and Extraction Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss); Good physical fitness and resilience; Technical understanding and manual dexterity; Sense of responsibility and teamwork skills.

Where can I find open Miner and Machine Operator – Driving and Extraction Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Miner and Machine Operator – Driving and Extraction

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.