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Transportation

Conveyor Operator and Tender

Control or tend conveyors or conveyor systems that move materials or products to and from stockpiles, processing stations, departments, or vehicles. May control speed and routing of materials or products.

Annual openings

42

Median wage

$40,480

Typical education

High school (GED)

Growth 2026–2032

+6%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED)

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Distribute materials, supplies, and equipment to work stations, using lifts and trucks.
  2. Observe conveyor operations and monitor lights, dials, and gauges to maintain specified operating levels and to detect equipment malfunctions.
  3. Record production data such as weights, types, quantities, and storage locations of materials, as well as equipment performance problems and downtime.
  4. Load, unload, or adjust materials or products on conveyors by hand, by using lifts, hoists, and scoops, or by opening gates, chutes, or hoppers.
  5. Inform supervisors of equipment malfunctions that need to be addressed.
  6. Stop equipment or machinery and clear jams, using poles, bars, and hand tools, or remove damaged materials from conveyors.
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