Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy

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Litchfield, Illinois, US on site Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description
  • Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts
  • Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts that are specified in Mine Plans
  • Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.
  • Remove drill steels from chucks after drilling holes, and complete the bolting cycle which may require the use of wrench or wrenches to achieve the bolt installation
  • Drill holes to the proper depths, properly mix resin for bolt installation and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches
  • Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed
  • Position bolting machines in various cuts across the section
  • Install roof bolts on various angels in the mine roof and coal/rock ribs
  • Maintain equipment in safe operating condition and follow Company Policies, State Law, and Federal Law while operating the roof bolter

Requirements

2 + years experience as a Roof Bolter

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

About this role

Summary

Operate roof bolting equipment to secure underground mine roofs safely.

Job title

Roof Bolt Operator (Patton)

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

mining

Location requirements

Litchfield, Illinois; remote work not allowed

Salary

$0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

underground MSHA miner trainingroof boltingoperating bolting machinesfault detectionequipment maintenance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

roof boltingmine safetyhydraulic mechanismsdrill holesresin mixing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Litchfield, IL, USA

On-site City