Job Description:

• 1) Mines precious metals from sand and gravel by placer method: Constructs inclined trough with riffles or cleats at bottom.

• 2) Shovels ore-bearing sand or gravel into stream of water running through sluice box and observes operation to ensure that loose metals are being caught behind riffles.

• 3) Removes obstructions and repairs leaks.

• 4) Diverts flow of water and scoops out accumulated metals.

• 5) May use high-pressure water system to wash sand and gravel into sluices and be designated Nozzle Worker; Placer Miner, Hydraulic.