The position involves operating a miner to gather coal and transport it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment. The role requires determining suitable locations for operations and repositioning the miner to create additional holes or cuts. The operator must ensure that the miner is driven into position at the working face and must have experience in operating the miner safely and efficiently, adhering to company policies as well as state and federal laws. Additionally, the operator is responsible for monitoring extraction operations and performing routine maintenance and repairs on the miner as needed.