Roof Bolters, Mining

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 0 (0%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 14 (100%)

• Drill bolt holes into roofs at specified distances from ribs or adjacent bolts.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Pull down loose rock that cannot be supported.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Position bolting machines, and insert drill bits into chucks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform safety checks on equipment before operating.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform tests to determine if methane gas is present.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Force bolts into holes, using hydraulic mechanisms of self-propelled bolting machines.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Perform ventilation tasks, such as hanging ventilation curtains and tubes.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Dust rocks after bolting.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Install various types of bolts, including truss, glue, and resin bolts, traversing entire ceiling spans.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Drill test holes and test bolts for specified tension, using torque wrenches.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Position safety jacks to support underground mine roofs until bolts can be installed.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Rotate chucks to turn bolts and open expansion heads against rock formations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Remove drill bits from chucks after drilling holes, and insert bolts into chucks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Tighten ends of anchored truss bolts, using turnbuckles.Little or no AI speed-up · core task