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Tasks & work activities — underground miner

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-5041.00 (Continuous Mining Machine Operators).

Task statements

  • [Core] Operate mining machines to gather coal and convey it to floors or shuttle cars.
  • [Core] Determine locations, boundaries, and depths of holes or channels to be cut.
  • [Core] Reposition machines to make additional holes or cuts.
  • [Core] Drive machines into position at working faces.
  • [Core] Move controls to start and regulate movement of conveyors and to start and position drill cutters or torches.
  • [Core] Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions.
  • [Core] Repair, oil, and adjust machines, and change cutting teeth, using wrenches.
  • [Core] Hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated.
  • [Core] Conduct methane gas checks to ensure breathing quality of air.
  • [Core] Check the stability of roof and rib support systems before mining face areas.
  • [Supplemental] Move levers to raise and lower hydraulic safety bars supporting roofs above machines until other workers complete framing.
  • [Supplemental] Install casings to prevent cave-ins.
  • [Supplemental] Guide and assist crews laying track and resetting supports and blocking.
  • [Supplemental] Apply new technologies developed to minimize the environmental impact of coal mining.
  • [Supplemental] Scrape or wash conveyors, using belt scrapers or belt washers, to minimize dust production.

Detailed work activities

  • Apply new technologies to improve work processes.
  • Assist skilled construction or extraction personnel.
  • Clean equipment or facilities.
  • Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
  • Direct construction or extraction personnel.
  • Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
  • Install safety or support equipment.
  • Maintain extraction or excavation equipment.
  • Monitor extraction operations.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate mining equipment.
  • Position construction or extraction equipment.
  • Position safety or support equipment.
  • Test air quality at work sites.