Job Description

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Performs all duties and activities in a manner that conforms to site specific safety requirements, company policy, state and federal regulations.


1. Operate the scoop as required.
2. Clean and rock dust as required and maintain proper face ventilation as required.
3. Check and maintain lubrication/service points and fluid levels at regular intervals as required.
4. Place scoop on charge.
5. Load and unload materials and supplies as required.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


1. Able to operate a scoop in an efficient and safe manner.
2. Able to determine the difference between mine floor and loose accumulated materials.
3. Understanding of section ventilation
4. Know the major components of the scoop.
5. Know the location and operation of the emergency stop switches, visible disconnects and fire suppression of the scoop.
6. Know the lubrication and service requirements of the scoop.
7. Know the Safe Job Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, company safety policies, and applicable rules and regulations.
8. Understanding of how to properly place batteries on charge and take them off charge.

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

This position requires the operator to possess the dexterity (refer to Physical Abilities) to work and operate machinery and equipment in a coal seam height that varies. The operator must constantly be attentive to the changing geological conditions and surrounding environment.

Education, Qualifications and Training:

Underground coal miner\'s certificate
Annual 8 hour retraining
On-the-job experience
Vocation training (optional)
Other qualifications as required by contract, regulations, and/or management