* Miners: Miners work at the coalface, extracting coal from the seam using a variety of tools and machinery. They may work in teams or individually, and they may be responsible for a variety of tasks, including drilling holes, blasting coal, and loading it onto conveyors.
* Haulers: Haulers operate vehicles that transport coal from the coalface to the surface. They may work underground or on the surface, and they may use a variety of vehicles, including trucks, bulldozers, and conveyor belts.
* Timbermen: Timbermen are responsible for installing and maintaining the timber supports that hold up the roof of the mine. They may also be responsible for building and repairing brattices, which are walls that are used to control the flow of air in the mine.
* Electricians: Electricians are responsible for installing and maintaining the electrical equipment in the mine. They may also be responsible for testing and repairing the electrical system, and they may be required to work in hazardous environments.
* Mechanics: Mechanics are responsible for maintaining and repairing the machinery that is used in the mine. They may work in a variety of fields, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic engineering, and they may be required to work in hazardous environments.
On the surface
* Coal preparation plant workers: Coal preparation plant workers are responsible for cleaning and processing the coal that is extracted from the mine. They may work in a variety of roles, including operating heavy machinery, inspecting coal, and loading coal onto trucks or trains.
* Loaders: Loaders operate machines that load coal onto trucks or trains. They may work in a variety of environments, including at coal preparation plants, mines, and power plants.
* Truck drivers: Truck drivers transport coal from the mine to the coal preparation plant or power plant. They may also transport other materials, such as supplies and equipment.
* Railroad workers: Railroad workers operate trains that transport coal from the mine to the coal preparation plant or power plant. They may also transport other materials, such as supplies and equipment.
* Clerical workers: Clerical workers perform administrative tasks, such as bookkeeping, accounting, and payroll. They may also work in customer service or sales.