Shaft Mechanic
DOT Code: 899.684-034
Industry: mine & quarry
Alternate Titles: shaft repairer; shaft tender
Inspects, repairs, and replaces mine shaft parts, such as timbers, cage guides, guardrails, and cable, using handtools. Tightens joints of compressed air, steam, and water pipes in shaft, using pipe wrenches. May build doors and brattices of canvas or wood. May erect partitions of concrete, concrete block, or brick.
GOE: 05.10.01 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M1 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77