Roof Bolters (Mining)

Top 3 Roof Bolter Jobs

  • Load Builder Needed in the Great State of Ohio - Contract Lumber - Columbus,OH

    Location: Pataskala, Ohio Salary Range: $18-$23 (based on experience.) Full Benefits, Profit Sharing & 401K Monday – Friday, 1st Shift (Flexible) 40hrs/wk. (ability to work overtime,...

  • Surveillance Patrol Officer - GardaWorld Security Services U.S. - Reynoldsburg,OH

    Job Description: GardaWorld Security Services is Now Hiring a Surveillance Security Officer! Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard? What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of...

  • Selector II - McLane Company - Lockbourne,OH

    Start a fulfilling career as a Warehouse Selector II! We're a team. Our success is driven by the collective effort of each member in our warehouse, which has set us apart in the industry for 130+ years. We're dedicated to...

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What Roof bolters Do

Operate machinery to install roof support bolts in underground mine.


Roof bolter Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 2,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $59,770

Job Outlook for Roof bolters

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -100
  • Growth rate: -7 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Roof bolter

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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