Typical Tasks
Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.
Drive machines into position at working faces.
Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.
Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Initiative
Independence
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Repairing
Expected Knowledge
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Common Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
