REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING CO., INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Miner-Welder
JOB CODE s 032202
DATE:PREPARED : July 22, 1992 Revised: December 13, 1993

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The incumbent welds together metal components pertinent to mining operations using manual electric arc-
welding process and performs miner duties when not performing welding activities.

DIMENSIONS

The incumbent reports to a Shifter, Tunnel Walker, or exempt supervisor and has no supervisory responsibility.

NATURE AND SCOPE

1. Performs work in accordance with drawings, sketches, specifications, codes, and standards;

2. Welds flat, cylindrical, or irregular parts that may be clamped, tack-welded, or otherwise positioned;

3. May perform same duties as Miner-Tunnel when not performing welding activities;

4. Drills, loads, blasts, or cuts rock to drive underground drifts, adits, winze, crosscuts, and excavation of
alcoves, shafts, raises, etc.; operates one or a combination of mechanical boring and cutting machines such

as drill jumbos, jacklegs, tunnel boring machines, and continuous miners (such as Alpine Miners);

5. Installs ground support as necessary after scaling; drills holes and installs rock bolts, wire mesh, and
shotcrete; may stand timber or steel sets with lagging as alternate support;

6. Assists in loading, transporting, and offloading of materials, equipment, and supplies; signals/directs
motorman in movement of muck, supply, and man trains;

7. Supports concrete placements and grout pours by setting up pumping equipment, conveyers, and
connecting hoses and discharging Moran cars;

8. Hand-excavates using pneumatic tools;

9. Adheres to all Company EEO, affirmative action, environmental, health, safety, quality assurance, and
security programs;

10. Performs retated work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Constantly = Over 2/3 of time
Frequently = 1/3 - 2/3 of time
Physical i = than 1/3 of time

1. Constant standing/walking in underground tunnels on uneven terrain throughout work shift up to two to
three miles per shift, depending upon work location;

2. Frequent lifting/carrying tools/equipment/supplies up to 25 to 50 pounds; assistive devices available for
lifting/carrying up to 100-pound items including jacklegs, sinking hammer, and spader;


Miner-Welder

3. Constant pushing/pulling using both hands/arms exerting a force between 10 and 75 pounds while
moving/operating heavy equipment;

4. Occasional climbing ladders downshaft to work area or climbing on equipment/scaffolding;
5. Constant bending/twisting at waist/knees/neck and working in awkward position throughout work shift;
6. Occasional kneeling/crouching/crawling throughout work shift may be required;

7. Constant use of both hands/arms reaching/grasping/gripping while utilizing hand/power tools/equipment;
worker subject to vibration from use of sinking hammer, jackhammers, and power tools/equipment;

8. Constant use of sight required; excellent hand/eye/foot coordination is necessary in use of power tools;
depth perception and peripheral vision are required to maintain safe work environment; visual acuity in
near-, mid-, and far-range is required to perform job duties safely/accurately;

9. Constant use of speech/hearing abilities communicating with coworkers/supervisors and maintaining a safe
work environment;

10. Frequent working in awkward positions and confined work spaces; working with arms extended overhead
for prolonged periods of time; occasional jumping may be required.

Mental

1. Constant attention to detail when operating equipment and maintaining alert vigil in highiy hazardous
working conditions;

2. Must be able to read/write/speak English and understand technical information, drawings, schematics, and
Material Safety Data Sheet guidelines;

3. Must possess basic mathematical skills;

4. Must be able to work under pressures of hazardous work conditions while maintaining work schedules as
assigned;

5. Must be able to work effectively in a smail-team environment while working independently to meet work
goals.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Work is performed outdoors and underground in tunnels/downshafts.

Tools & Equipment Used: Hand/power tools, two-way radio, drill jumbos, jacklegs, tunnel boring machines,
Alpine Miners, jackhammers, spaders, sinking hammers, wire mesh, shotcrete equipment, pumping equipment,

conveyors, hoses, welding equipment, and other equipment as needed. Safety equipment includes hard hat,
flashlight, emergency air pack, safety glasses, safety belt, steel-toed safety shoes, and eye/hearing protection.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE
One year of underground mining/welder experience is required. Must be qualified and demonstrate continued

proficiency in accordance with REECo’s General Welding Standard WQ-1, as described in the REECo Welding
Manual, Volume 1,

OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Valid driver's license required. Must be fitted/qualitied for a respirator.