007070-Underground Miner

Heidelberg Materials North America; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Union vacation

Pension plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an underground mining operator to support daily production goals. You will safely operate equipment, conduct inspections, and follow mine plans and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role requires physical fitness, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work with a team under challenging conditions. The company offers union benefits, vacation, and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and able to follow procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mining equipment with minimal supervision.
• Team player with ability to work in a team.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn underground mining processes.
• Dependable and able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate underground mining equipment to support daily production goals.
• Inspect work areas, equipment, and mine conditions for safety.
• Perform drilling, blasting, scaling, hauling, and material handling as assigned.
• Follow mine plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team to achieve production targets while maintaining safety.

Skills

Safety mindset

Operate mining equipment

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Dependable

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate underground mining equipment and machinery to support daily production goals.
• Conduct inspections of work areas, equipment, and mine conditions to identify and address safety concerns.
• Perform drilling, blasting, scaling, hauling, and material handling activities as assigned.
• Follow mine plans, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain efficient operations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets while maintaining a strong safety culture.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mining equipment with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the capability to learn and adapt to underground mining processes and equipment.
• Dependable work ethic with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a dynamic environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $47.00 per hour.
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension.
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.