Operator - Underground

Peabody Energy; Coulterville (IL); On-site; USD 42,483 - 60,506; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Medical, dental and vision health plans

Paid time off (PTO) starts on the first day

Job summary

Peabody Energy in Coulterville, IL is seeking an Underground Operator to join the Operations team at Gateway North Mine. The role involves safely operating underground mining equipment, inspecting and servicing equipment, and supporting production activities. Candidates should have prior underground coal mining experience, operating skills on mining equipment, and knowledge of mining regulations. The position offers competitive pay at $37.38/hour, 401K matching, and health benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Prior underground coal mining experience of 12 months or more preferred.
• Demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment.
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values.
• Operate underground mining equipment for production activities.
• Inspect and service equipment as needed.

Skills

Underground coal mining experience

Operating skills on mining equipment

Knowledge of mining regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate of Competency or Miners License

Job description

About the role

We are currently seeking an Underground Operator to join our Operations team at our Gateway North Mine. The hourly rate for this position is $37.38. Gateway North mine is an underground coal mine located in Coulterville, Illinois, just an hour outside St. Louis, Missouri. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety‑first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents. Reporting to the Manager of Production, this job is responsible for the operation of underground mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

Duties will include

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect and service equipment
• Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities
• Install, move, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated equipment
• Install and move power distribution equipment
• Install and maintain ventilation devices
• Install and maintain pumping equipment
• Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts
• Assist coworkers with any, or all, of the above activities
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

The Lifestyle

This position will work Monday-Friday, rotating every two weeks on a 3‑shift rotation of midnights, afternoons, and days schedule. This position may also require working weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.

Benefits

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.

About you

• Must have prior underground coal mining experience (12 months+ preferred).
• Must have demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment (continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop).
• Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining.
• Certificate of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where working.
• Must possess high school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Must have ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift.
• Must have ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles.
• Must have ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom.
• Must have ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA.
• Must have ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height.
• Must have ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders.
• Must have ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination.
• Must have ability to lift 25–50 lbs on a frequent basis and ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Must have ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area.
• Must have ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays).

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.