Mining and quarrying labourers

Salary range for the majority of workers in the selected occupation - from LKR188.84 to LKR543.35 per hour - 2020.

Mining and quarrying labourers perform routine tasks in mining and quarrying operations.

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Removing tunnel supports from disused workings in mines and quarries
Sorting, loading, unloading, stacking and storing tools, materials and supplies used by other mine workers
Removing dangerous projections from mine and quarry workings
Assisting miners and quarriers in maintaining machinery, equipment, and mine and quarry installations
Cleaning machinery, equipment, tools, roadways and haulage tracks
Assembling and dismantling mining equipment
Removing waste and serviceable materials and equipment from work areas after extraction activities have been completed, and clearing rock and mineral spills

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