Roof Bolter Operator - BLACKHAWK COAL COMPANY : Job Details

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:

* Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Understanding of section ventilation and cable handling procedures.

* Know the Safe Job Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, company safety policies, and applicable rules and regulations.

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