Continuous Miner Operator (Patton)

Foresight Energy; Litchfield (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in coal mining as a Continuous Miner Operator. You will operate and maintain mining equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The role offers an attractive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Continuous Miner Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the miner.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Equipment Operation

Education

Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Job description

Join us as a Continuous Miner Operator (Patton) at Foresight Energy

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 the working face.

Ensure safe, efficient operation of the miner in compliance with Company Policy, State Laws, and Federal Laws.

Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding, stoppages, or malfunctions.

Monitor extraction operations.

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on the miner.

Requirements

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

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate of $34, with potential bonuses based on safety, production, and attendance.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Coal Mining