Continuous Miner Operator

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...