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Roof Bolters, Mining
SOC 47-5061.00
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
Zone 2
Construction and Extraction
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Operation and Control3.6
Critical Thinking3.4
Monitoring3.2
Operation Monitoring3.2
Troubleshooting3.2
Active Listening3.1
Equipment Maintenance3.1
Speaking3.0
Knowledge Areas 8
Production and Processing3.7
Education and Training3.5
Mechanical3.5
Public Safety and Security3.5
Administration and Management3.0
Law and Government3.0
English Language2.6
Customer and Personal Service2.5
Key Tasks
1Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
2Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.
3Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
4Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.
5Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.
Also Known As
Bolt Machine Operator
Bolt Man
Bolter
Bolting Inspector
Bolting Machine Operator
Miner
Place Change Roof Bolter
Roof Bolter
Roof Bolter Operator
Roof Bolting Coal Miner
Tools & Equipment
Boom roof bolters
Digital pressure gauges
Dust and particulate respirators
Hydraulic disconnects
Lube guns
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