
I started out welding and fabricating when I was around 14 years old. I have multiple welding certs . I have always been mechanically inclined enough to do anything needed for my self and others as well as employers (maintanance and construction). with in the last 3-4 years I decided to make a career change and move back home to tazewell va and start a career in the coal mines with that proven to be unstable and unreliable work without income I can depend on for my family I’ve decided to move on to something more dependable and steady
Shuttle car operator and all production on section
My job at raw coal was to operate a shuttle car hauling coal from the miner to the belts and any other section work that needed done as far as production. (Was laid off due to lack of work) coal market was down