Roof Bolters (Mining)

Top 3 Roof Bolter Jobs

  • Commercial Roofer - jb roofing - Columbus,OH

    Description Position at JB Roofing JB Roofing in Worthington, a Tecta America commercial roofing company, was established in 1970 and we built our business and reputation on doing what's right for our customers, in...

  • >Production Foreman - Phinney Industrial Roofing - Columbus,OH

    Commercial Roofing Foreman Requirements: * At least 2 years of experience in a Foreman position * Pass pre-employment drug and background screening * Must-Have Skills: * Managing crew members * Overseeing project safety...

  • Repair Technician: Roofing* - Bone Dry Roofing - Columbus,OH

    Repair Technician: Roofing Do you enjoy giving your vehicle some TLC, and putting in the effort to repair it? Do you enjoy creating peace of mind for others? Do you want to earn what you are worth? If so, then come join our team as a...

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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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