Continuous Miner Operator (Macedonia & Marion, IL)

Foresight Energy LP; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresight Energy LP is seeking a Continuous Miner Operator with over 2 years of experience to operate machinery safely and efficiently. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $34, with opportunities for bonuses based on safety and production metrics. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Continuous Miner Operator.
• Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training.

Responsibilities

• Gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or haulage equipment.
• Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
• Drive miner into position at working face.

Skills

Operating miner safely

Monitoring extraction operations

Routine maintenance and repairs

Job description

• Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment
• Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
• Reposition miner to make additional holes or cuts
• Drive miner into position at working face
• Experience in operating miner safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company Policy, State Laws, and Federal Laws
• Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions
• Monitor extraction operations
• Knowledge to be able to perform routine maintenance and repairs to miner

2 + years experience as a Continuous Miner Operator

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $34.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.