Underground Miner: Safe, Growth‑Driven Team Role

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k with match

Paid time off

Company clinics

Career opportunities

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines in Elko, NV is seeking an Underground Miner to join the Pete Bajo Underground Operations team. You will operate haul trucks, conveyors, and related equipment to meet production goals while following safety and environmental policies.

Candidates should be prepared for rotating night/day shifts and to work in a collaborative, high-performing team. The role emphasizes compliance with HSLP, PPE use, and pre-op inspections.

Qualifications

• Underground mining experience preferred.
• Ability to operate haulage equipment safely.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate hand, powered or mobile equipment to meet production goals.
• Comply with Loss Control, Environmental, and policy procedures.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and site rules.
• Perform preop inspections on all equipment.
• Demonstrate safe haulage and handling of muck.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Truck operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Pre-op inspections

Dust control

Lock-out/tag-out

PPE knowledge

Conveyor operation

Water truck operation

Dewatering

Tools

Rockbreaker

Slickline

Conveyor system

Job description

Nevada Gold Mines in Elko, NV is seeking an Underground Miner to join the Pete Bajo Underground Operations team. You will operate haul trucks, conveyors, and related equipment to meet production goals while following safety and environmental policies.

Candidates should be prepared for rotating night/day shifts and to work in a collaborative, high-performing team. The role emphasizes compliance with HSLP, PPE use, and pre-op inspections.