Roof Bolter Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.

Responsible for assessing conditions encountered during mining and taking appropriate action during the roof bolting cycle; scaling top rock and ribs as conditions warrant; know when supplemental support is needed; know and follow the proper bolt sequence according to the Approved Roof Control Plan.

• Maintain proper face ventilation both permanent and temporary controls.
• Load and unload materials and supplies as required.

Other Duties / Responsibilities :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Working Environment / Physical Activities :

This position requires the operator to possess the dexterity (refer to Physical Abilities) to work and operate machinery and equipment in a coal seam height that varies. The operator must constantly be attentive to the changing geological conditions and surrounding environment.

Education, Qualifications and Training :

Underground coal miner's certificate

Annual 8 hour refresher training

On-the-job experience

Vocational training (optional)

Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and / or management.