Job description template

Roof Bolter Job Description Template

A copy-ready roof bolter job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows roof bolters earn a median of $78,540 ($37.76/hour); the middle 50% earn $71,390–$81,860.

Job title

Roof Bolter

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable roof bolter to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will drill roof holes, install bolts and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Drill roof holes
  • Install bolts
  • Install mesh
  • Test roof conditions
  • Follow ground control plans
  • Maintain bolters
  • Report hazards
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of bolter operation and ground control
  • Safety focus and teamwork
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • MSHA Part 48
  • Underground miner certification
  • Mine rescue training
  • Experience with roof bolting machines

Skills

  • Roof testing
  • Drilling
  • Equipment maintenance
  • MSHA rules
  • Stamina
  • Attention to detail

Work environment and schedule

Roof bolters work underground in mines. Shifts, often 10 to 12 hours.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a roof bolter job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Roof Bolter” is the clearest; alternates include Roof Bolter Operator, Mine Roof Bolter, Bolting Machine Operator.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a roof bolter so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Roof Bolter training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Roof Bolter hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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