Occupation information for Roof Bolters, Mining United States

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Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.

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Currently Employed: 1,800

Projected Annual Job Openings: 100

Typical Hourly Wage: $28.62 - $36.32

Typical Annual Salary: $59,520 - $75,540

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties

Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.
Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.
Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.
Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.
Perform ventilation tasks, such as hanging ventilation curtains and tubes.
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
Dust rocks after bolting.
Install various types of bolts, including truss, glue, and resin bolts, traversing entire ceiling spans.
Drill test holes and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.

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