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Career: Roof Bolters, Mining
Job Description
Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts. |
99
|
Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks. |
97
|
Test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches. |
94
|
Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, then insert bolts into chucks. |
92
|
Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines. |
87
|
Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed. |
71
|
Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations. |
70
|
Install truss bolts traversing entire ceiling spans. |
53
|
Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
92
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
78
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
77
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
71
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
70
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
70
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
68
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
67
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
55
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
54
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
50
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
50
|
Getting Information
|
49
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
49
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
46
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
43
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
42
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
41
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
40
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
39
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
38
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
37
|
Thinking Creatively
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
33
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
31
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
31
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
28
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
28
|
Processing Information
|
27
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
24
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
17
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
16
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
14
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
13
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
10
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
10
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
6
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
6
|
Interacting With Computers
|