General Labor - Outby (Hillsboro, IL)

Foresight Energy; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,649; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Foresight Energy is looking for General Laborers to perform Outby work underground. Candidates must have at least 1 year of underground experience and the ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis.

This position offers compensation starting at $23.42 per hour, increasing to $27.33 with certification, along with various bonuses based on safety and production metrics. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience in underground labor required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects such as bags of rock dust.
• Capability to operate a rock dust machine.

Responsibilities

• Perform various underground labor tasks.
• Inspect work area for hazards and perform methane checks.
• Work independently without supervision when needed.

Skills

Underground work ability

Shift rotation

Communication skills

Heavy labor ability

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

General Labor / Outby work - Underground

Requirements

• Ability to work underground
• Ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers
• Ability to lift bags of rock dust and operate rock dust machine
• Ability to perform heavy labor, including the ability to move bags of concrete, mandoors, wood cribbings, water pumps, and roofbolts.
• Ability to set posts and roof supports and clean walkways
• Ability to hang ventilation curtain and install waterlines
• Visually inspect work area for hazards
• Perform methane checks
• Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Minimum 1-year experience UG

Benefits

In-experienced Outby Laborers are processed through a contracting service starting at $20.00 per hour. You may contact Jennmar Services if you don't meet the minimum 1-year experience.

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate starting at $23.42. Once First Class Certification has been obtained, you will move to $27.33.

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.