Job Description:

• 1) Tends equipment that plows across face of coal strata in underground or strip mine: Monitors electronic control panel which activates machine.

• 2) Observes indicator lights and gauges on control panel to detect machine malfunction.

• 3) Advances plow blade through coal strata by remote control on electronic or radio signal from TAILER.

• 4) Listens for unusual sounds that would indicate equipment malfunctions.

• 5) May assist in routine maintenance or repair of machinery.