Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in extracting minerals, such as coal, ore, or rock, from underground or surface mines, pits, or quarries. Reviews data, such as maps, survey reports, and geological records, and confers with engineering, maintenance, and... [+] More

Plans and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in extracting minerals, such as coal, ore, or rock, from underground or surface mines, pits, or quarries. Reviews data, such as maps, survey reports, and geological records, and confers with engineering, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to plan and direct mine development.

Determines mining or quarrying operational costs, estimates potential income, and instructs subordinate personnel to abandon or open mine sections, pits, or other working areas. Studies maps and blueprints to determine location for haulage ways, access roads, ventilation shafts, rail tracks, and conveyor systems. Studies land contours and rock formations, and specifies locations to install pillars, timbers, and roof bolts, and use of equipment for cutting, drilling, blasting and loading minerals. Reads mining laws and safety regulations, and issues directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations. Reviews and consolidates records, such as ore grade, air quality, safety reports, and production records. Tours and inspects mine to detect and resolve production, equipment maintenance, safety, atmospheric, and personnel problems. Negotiates with workers, union personnel, and other parties to settle grievances. [-] Less

Supervises and... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in underground, surface, or pit mining. Oversees activities, such as timbering, roof bolting, track laying, undercutting, drilling, blasting, loading, and conveying of coal, ore, or rock. Develops work schedules and assigns work to subordinates.

Examines malfunctioning equipment and orders transfer of faulty unit to surface shop or orders repair at work site. Inspects section for hazards, such as gas, falling rock, squeezes, and poor ventilation, using devices, such as safety lamps, anemometer, and crowbar. Maintains records of production, area mined, and location of personnel and equipment. Orders and distributes supplies, such as bits, wire, machine parts, bulbs, and chalk. May evaluate ore in precious metal mine. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, and determines priority and sequence of operations. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces company policy and practices. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists employees in solving work problems. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. Performs related work as required. [-] Less

Inspects underground or open-pit mines to ascertain compliance with contractual agreements and with safety and health laws. Checks for rotted or incorrectly placed timbers, dangerously placed or defective electrical and mechanical equipment, improperly stored explosives, and other hazardous conditions. Tests... [+] More

Inspects underground or open-pit mines to ascertain compliance with contractual agreements and with safety and health laws. Checks for rotted or incorrectly placed timbers, dangerously placed or defective electrical and mechanical equipment, improperly stored explosives, and other hazardous conditions. Tests air quality to detect toxic or explosive gas or dust, using portable gas-analysis equipment, in order to control health hazards and to reduce injuries and fatalities. Observes mine activities to detect violations of Federal and State safety and health standards.

Verifies compliance, by inspecting mine workings, on contractual agreements concerning production rates or mining within specified limits. May instruct mine workers in safety and first aid procedures. [-] Less

Views and studies mine walls and roof surfaces, analyzes results of test air samples, and identifies compliance with safety practices upon examining mining equipment. Evaluates underground or open-pit mining areas, and trains mine personnel to ensure compliance with State and... [+] More

Views and studies mine walls and roof surfaces, analyzes results of test air samples, and identifies compliance with safety practices upon examining mining equipment. Evaluates underground or open-pit mining areas, and trains mine personnel to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and accepted mining practices designed to prevent mine accidents. Ensures the safe, economical, and environmentally sound operation of mines. Utilizes knowledge of mine design and practices to ensure the safety of workers and to comply with State and Federal safety regulations. Excludes paraprofessional and supervisory positions.

Inspects mine workings to detect unsafe timbers, cribbing, roof bolts, electric wiring, elevators, explosives storage, equipment, and working conditions. Examines walls and roof surfaces for evidence of strata faults indicating cave-in or rock slide hazards. Tests air to detect concentrations of toxic gases and explosive dusts, using safety lamp, methane detector, carbon monoxide register, and anemometer. Recommends alteration or installation of ventilation shafts, partitions, or equipment to remedy inadequate air circulation of air-conditioning. Applies principles of mining engineering and human engineering to design protective equipment and safety devices for mine machinery. Gives instructions to mine personnel in safe working practices and first aid, and strives to promote and maintain workers' safety awareness. Investigates explosions, fires, and accidents, and reports causes and recommendations for remedial action to insurance companies, mine management, and State authorities. May lead rescue activities during emergencies and maintain rescue equipment. [-] Less

Fabricates wire birdcages, using handtools and drill press

cuts wire to specified length, using wirecutter. Positions metal plate in jig, and drills holes around circumference of plate, using drill press. Fits ends of wires into holes in plate, and fastens upper ends of wire together to form cage.

Assists patrons of... [+] More

Assists patrons of athletic or bathing establishment by assigning dressing room facilities, locker space or clothing containers, and supplies. Issues dressing room or locker key. Receives patron's clothing-filled container, furnishes claim check, places container on storage shelf or rack, and returns container upon receipt of claim check. Issues athletic equipment, bathing suit, or supplies, such as soap and towels. May arrange for valet services, such as clothes pressing and shoe shining. May collect soiled linen and perform cleaning tasks, such as mop dressing room floors, wash shower room walls and clean bathroom facilities. May collect fees for use of facilities, equipment, or supplies. May pack athletic uniforms and equipment for individual or team out-of-town sporting events. May attend to needs of athletic team in team clubhouse and be designated clubhouse attendant. May provide baseball players with baseball bats, retrieve bats and foul balls from field, and supply balls to game officials and be designated bat boy/girl. [-] Less

Cuts, forms, and welds wire mesh and reinforcing steel to fabricate cages used in reinforcing concrete pipe and other concrete forms, according to blueprint or work order specifications

obtains roll of wire mesh of specified gauge, and unrolls and stretches out... [+] More

Cuts, forms, and welds wire mesh and reinforcing steel to fabricate cages used in reinforcing concrete pipe and other concrete forms, according to blueprint or work order specifications

obtains roll of wire mesh of specified gauge, and unrolls and stretches out mesh for cutting. Measures mesh with steel rule and cuts strands, using hand or pneumatic cutter. Feeds wire mesh into rollers of bending machine and turns adjusting wheel to shape frame or cage sections. Places formed rods or mesh on floor or in special forming stand preparatory to welding. Tack-welds sections together, using arc-welding equipment. Cuts reinforcing steel, using cutting torch. [-] Less

Monitors patrons and employees participating in gambling activities to detect infractions of house rules. Watches participants in games such as dice or cards to detect cheating, identify rule violators, and observe persons designated by superior. Talks or signals to supervising... [+] More

Monitors patrons and employees participating in gambling activities to detect infractions of house rules. Watches participants in games such as dice or cards to detect cheating, identify rule violators, and observe persons designated by superior. Talks or signals to supervising personnel using hand, telephone, or voice to identify and supply information about suspected violators. May examine dice periodically to check for damage or substitution. May calculate winnings to verify payment made by Dealer. [-] Less

Monitors patrons and employees participating in gambling activities to detect infractions of house rules. Watches participants in games such as dice or cards to detect cheating, identify rule violators, and observe persons designated by superior. Talks or signals to supervising... [+] More

Monitors patrons and employees participating in gambling activities to detect infractions of house rules. Watches participants in games such as dice or cards to detect cheating, identify rule violators, and observe persons designated by superior. Talks or signals to supervising personnel using hand, telephone, or voice to identify and supply information about suspected violators. May examine dice periodically to check for damage or substitution. May calculate winnings to verify payment made by Dealer. [-] Less

Operates equipment that drills and blasts earth and rock excavations to construct underground shafts and tunnels for projects, such as roads, railways, and waterways. Prepares pneumatic drilling machinery and moves lever controlling drilling action to drill blastholes in tunnel heading... [+] More

Operates equipment that drills and blasts earth and rock excavations to construct underground shafts and tunnels for projects, such as roads, railways, and waterways. Prepares pneumatic drilling machinery and moves lever controlling drilling action to drill blastholes in tunnel heading according to spacing, angle, and depth of hole specified by tunnel heading supervisor.

Loads blastholes and ignites powder charges to loosen earth and rock. Wedges, nails, or bolts timber or steel retaining structures to prevent cave-ins. [-] Less