Continuous Miner Operator

Hourly Position

Requirements: Minimum of twelve (12) months' experience operating a continuous miner. Must hold a Kentucky Experienced Underground Miner Certification.

Reports to: Production Foreman

The essential functions of this position were determined to be but not limited to:

1. Operate the continuous miner from a remote-control box and load coal onto shuttle cars for transportation to the belt feeder.

2. Take air readings and make methane checks prior to moving continuous miner into cut.

3. With the assistance of the Continuous Miner Helper and Shuttle Car Operator, move or tram the continuous miner from place to place, move and hang trailing cables and water hose as needed.

4. Replace worn and damaged bits in the continuous miner drum.

5. Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and all company policies.

6. Other duties may be required as assigned by the Production Foreman or the Mine Foreman.

Work Objective: To operate remote controlled continuous miner cutting coal from the face and loading it onto shuttle cars for transportation to the belt feeder.

Work Schedule: Will work five (5) days, Monday through Friday. Periodically, miners will be required to work a sixth (6th) day on Saturday. Shifts will rotate between days and seconds. Overtime may be required by the maintenance foreman or the mine foreman.

Position Summary: Employee must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds regularly. Operate equipment in a safe efficient manner, comply with all laws and company policies and use various hand tools including hammers, knives, etc. as required. Work Closely with others in a team effort.