Roof Bolters, Mining

Job Description: Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

Roof Bolters, Mining spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Extent Flexibility, Static Strength, and Reaction Time. Roof Bolters, Mining are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Coordination and Operation and Control.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Getting Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  

Abilities

Control Precision
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Static Strength
  
Reaction Time
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Response Orientation
  
Auditory Attention
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Trunk Strength
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Depth Perception
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Stamina
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Rate Control
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Information Ordering
  
Oral Expression
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Speech Clarity
  
Selective Attention
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Near Vision
  
Time Sharing
  
Night Vision
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Visualization
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Speech Recognition
  
Far Vision
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Category Flexibility
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Sound Localization
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Speed of Closure
  
Written Comprehension
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Memorization
  
Number Facility
  
Written Expression
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Dynamic Flexibility
  
Explosive Strength
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Mechanical
  
Education and Training
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Administration and Management
  
Production and Processing
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Law and Government
  
Transportation
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Physics
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Mathematics
  
English Language
  
Chemistry
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Design
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Telecommunications
  
Building and Construction
  
Communications and Media
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Geography
  
Clerical
  
Economics and Accounting
  

Wages

Alaska
$56,540  
 
Colorado
$56,380  
 
Virginia
$54,180  
 
Utah
$53,050  
 
Wyoming
$52,110  
 
West Virginia
$51,670  
 
Pennsylvania
$51,310  
 
Alabama
$47,010  
 
Kentucky
$46,970  
 
Indiana
$46,200  
 
Illinois
$46,110  
 

Skills

Coordination
  
Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Critical Thinking
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Instructing
  
Active Learning
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Repairing
  
Troubleshooting
  
Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Learning Strategies
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Mathematics
  
Service Orientation
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Equipment Selection
  
Writing
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Installation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Attention to Detail
  
Independence
  
Initiative
  
Concern for Others
  
Self Control
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Cooperation
  
Integrity
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Innovation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Contact With Others
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Physical Proximity
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Consequence of Error
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Degree of Automation
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Work Schedules
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  

-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Telephone
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-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-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-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 Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-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 Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Telephone
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
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
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
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-

Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Electronic Mail
  
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
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
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
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Telephone
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-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
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
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-

Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans.
  
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.
  
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.
  
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
  
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
  
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks.
  
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.
  

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
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
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
  

-Related Work Experience-

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 4 years, up to and including 6 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)
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)