What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roof Bolter position at Gibson County Coal LLC?
Hourly Position
Requirements: Must hold an Indiana Experienced Miner Certification with up-to-date retraining. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Qualified applicants must have a minimum of (3) months experience as a Roof Bolter.
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 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 the 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 Fletcher Roof Ranger II Roof Bolter. Must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds regularly. Operate equipment and use various hand tools including hammers, knives, etc. as required. Work closely with others in a team effort. The person in this position must be able to communicate effectively with all production unit employees and work well with others in a team environment. Applicants should have troubleshooting skills, be detail-oriented, and be self-motivated.
