Continuous-Mining-Machine Operator
DOT Code: 930.683-010
Industry: mine & quarry
Operates self-propelled continuous mining machine to mine coal in underground mine: Drives machine into position at working face. Moves levers to sump (advance) ripper bar or boring head into face of coal seam. Starts machine to gather coal and convey it to floor or shuttle car. May repair, oil, and adjust machine and change cutting teeth, using wrench. May move lever to raise and lower hydraulic safety bar that supports roof above machine until Roof Bolters (mine & quarry) or Timber Framer (mine & quarry) complete their work.
GOE: 05.11.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 5 DLU: 77