Roof Bolter Operator

Hourly Position

Requirements: Must hold a Kentucky Experienced Miner Certification with up-to-date retraining. Must have roof bolted within the last 18 months.

Reports to : Section Foreman

The essential functions of this position are determined to be but not limited to:

1. Operate a roof bolting machine installing roof support into the mine roof. This consists of drilling the proper depth hole at the proper distance and bending and straightening 5' or 6' roof bolts and placing the proper length glue stick and bolt with required plates, pans, or boards into the mine roof.

2. Load supplies (roof bolts, plates, pans, boards, glue, and other roof support materials) onto the roof bolting machine.

3. Tram or move the roof bolting machine from one place to another and hang or help hang the cable to keep it from being damaged.

4. Hang Curtains and maintain proper ventilation and methane checks while roof bolting machine is in operation.

5. Make required examinations on the bolter (pre-operational checks, and dust parameter checks).

6. Other duties may be required as assigned by the Section Foreman or the Mine Foreman.

Work Objectives : To support the mine roof safely and efficiently using roof bolts installed in an organized pattern with a roof bolting machine. This process takes place in areas that have been mined or need additional support due to having hazardous roof conditions.

Work Schedule: Will work five (5) days, Monday through Friday. Periodically, miners will be required to work a sixth (6th) day on Saturday. Shifts will rotate between days and seconds. Overtime may be required by the section foreman or mine foreman.

Position Summary:  Employee must have experience on a Roof Bolter. Must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds regularly., kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, shoveling and working in cramped quarters (4 1/2 to 7 feet). Operate equipment and use various hand tools including hammers, knives, etc. as required. Work closely with others in a team effort.