Career fit quiz

Is Roof Bolter the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the roof bolter career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the roof bolter job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I can work underground
Statement 2 of 8I take safety seriously
Statement 3 of 8I like machines
Statement 4 of 8I can work long shifts
Statement 5 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 6 of 8I want mining pay
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Months of on-the-job training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $78,540 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Roof bolters, mining, operate self-propelled machines to install roof support bolts in underground mines.

  • Drill roof holes
  • Install bolts
  • Install mesh
  • Test roof conditions
  • Follow ground control plans

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