- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors or into shuttle cars in a continuous operation.
Continuous Mining Machine Operators spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Auditory Attention, Reaction Time, and Multilimb Coordination. Continuous Mining Machine Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Production and Processing, and Transportation and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.
Work Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Training and Teaching Others
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Scheduling Work and Activities
Getting Information
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Thinking Creatively
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Processing Information
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Documenting/Recording Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Hearing Sensitivity
Response Orientation
Extent Flexibility
Problem Sensitivity
Depth Perception
Oral Comprehension
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Rate Control
Static Strength
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Near Vision
Information Ordering
Visualization
Manual Dexterity
Oral Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Speed of Closure
Inductive Reasoning
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Deductive Reasoning
Spatial Orientation
Category Flexibility
Stamina
Time Sharing
Gross Body Coordination
Speed of Limb Movement
Glare Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Speech Clarity
Dynamic Strength
Speech Recognition
Wrist-Finger Speed
Gross Body Equilibrium
Originality
Written Comprehension
Fluency of Ideas
Peripheral Vision
Memorization
Written Expression
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Dynamic Flexibility
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Production and Processing
Transportation
Mathematics
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Chemistry
Physics
Geography
Administration and Management
Building and Construction
Psychology
Design
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Engineering and Technology
English Language
History and Archeology
Sociology and Anthropology
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
Economics and Accounting
Philosophy and Theology
Communications and Media
Biology
Sales and Marketing
Clerical
Therapy and Counseling
Wages
Colorado
$63,960
Wyoming
$58,880
Nevada
$55,920
Utah
$55,640
New Mexico
$54,360
Ohio
$52,420
West Virginia
$49,340
Virginia
$47,960
Kentucky
$47,140
Illinois
$46,250
California
$44,780
Pennsylvania
$42,920
New York
$41,890
Indiana
$41,070
Arizona
$40,960
Michigan
$40,390
Washington
$40,060
Idaho
$38,760
Oklahoma
$37,930
Alabama
$37,400
Georgia
$36,710
Missouri
$35,130
Texas
$31,680
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Coordination
Repairing
Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Complex Problem Solving
Active Learning
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Time Management
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Quality Control Analysis
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Equipment Selection
Systems Analysis
Persuasion
Systems Evaluation
Social Perceptiveness
Service Orientation
Writing
Negotiation
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Dependability
Persistence
Concern for Others
Leadership
Adaptability/Flexibility
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Cooperation
Independence
Self Control
Social Orientation
Integrity
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Physical Proximity
Consequence of Error
Contact With Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Freedom to Make Decisions
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Coordinate or Lead Others
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Spend Time Walking and Running
Level of Competition
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Degree of Automation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Sitting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to High Places
Deal With External Customers
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
Electronic Mail
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to High Places
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Spend Time Sitting
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
- Importance Supplemental-
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)