Underground Miner: Heavy Machinery Operator & Safety

GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance; Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance seeks an experienced underground mining operator capable of handling heavy machinery and performing general surface and underground tasks. You will work with rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, and pumps, maintaining safety standards and following regulations.

Applicants should demonstrate physical endurance, ability to work in challenging conditions, and effective communication with supervisors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mining operations.
• Safety-minded with ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy machinery
• May require lifting up to 100 pounds and climbing to heights up to 100 feet
• Able to communicate, hear, and use hands to operate controls
• Work in all weather conditions
• Wear underground PPE and follow safety rules
• Comply with state and federal mining regulations
• Receive instructions from Supervisor and use materials/equipment to perform tasks
• Maintain safe work area through inspections and safe work practices
• Operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment (rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps)
• Clean, adjust and maintain equipment using hand tools
• Identify and perform minor repairs on underground equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Tools

Rock drills

Bolters

Loaders

Haulers

Scalers

Pumps

Job description

GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance seeks an experienced underground mining operator capable of handling heavy machinery and performing general surface and underground tasks. You will work with rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, and pumps, maintaining safety standards and following regulations.

Applicants should demonstrate physical endurance, ability to work in challenging conditions, and effective communication with supervisors to ensure safe, efficient operations.