Underground Mine Support Operator

LS Solutions; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a hands-on utility worker to support safe underground salt mining operations. The role focuses on cleaning salt buildup, clearing pathways, operating heavy equipment, and assisting production teams while following strict safety standards.

You will perform routine inspections, maintain PPE, and help ensure shaft and conveyor access. Ideal candidates are comfortable in underground environments and capable of handling forklifts, bobcats, and other machinery.

Qualifications

• Strong safety mindset and ability to adhere to PPE and site rules.
• Comfort working in an underground mining environment.
• Competence operating heavy equipment and maintaining equipment readiness.
• Ability to perform cleaning, clearing, and maintenance support tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Clean and clear salt accumulation across shafts, elevators, feeders, conveyors, and walkways.
• Support shaft elevator operations and help keep material handling pathways accessible.
• Operate and maneuver equipment including forklifts, trucks, tractors, and bobcats.
• Perform routine inspections and checks on assets and work areas.
• Follow strict safety standards and consistently use required PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-aware work environment.
• Assist production teams as needed to support ongoing operations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Underground work

Heavy equipment operation

Cleaning/maintenance tasks

Job description

Support safe, reliable underground salt mining operations by cleaning and clearing salt buildup and maintaining key infrastructure.

• Clean and clear salt accumulation across shafts, elevators, feeders, conveyors, and walkways.
• Support shaft elevator operations and help keep material handling pathways accessible.
• Operate and maneuver equipment including forklifts, trucks, tractors, and bobcats.
• Perform routine inspections and checks on assets and work areas.
• Follow strict safety standards and consistently use required PPE.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-aware work environment.
• Assist production teams as needed to support ongoing operations.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong safety mindset and ability to adhere to PPE and site rules.
• Comfort working in an underground mining environment.
• Competence operating heavy equipment and maintaining equipment readiness.
• Ability to perform cleaning, clearing, and maintenance support tasks accurately.