Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.
- Perform duties and responsibilities as assigned which would include but are not limited to: shoveling, rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, stoppings, ventilation, belt moves, power moves, pumping and roadway maintenance.
- Perform other tasks and duties as required to maintain the outby areas in efficient operating condition.
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
- Fill in on section as needed and as qualifications allow.
- Perform other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- General knowledge of mining support activities (rockdusting, timbering, brattice work, ventilation, pumps, etc.).
- Knowledge of safe job procedures for general inside labor.
- Skill with hand tools.
- 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 miners certificate
- Annual 16 hour retraining and/or appropriate training
- Task training
- Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations and/or management