Underground Mining Equipment Operator

Heidelberg Materials North America; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Union vacation

Pension plan

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an underground mining operator to support daily production goals. You will safely operate equipment, conduct inspections, and follow mine plans and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role requires physical fitness, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work with a team under challenging conditions. The company offers union benefits, vacation, and pension plans.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused and able to follow procedures.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mining equipment with minimal supervision.
• Team player with ability to work in a team.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn underground mining processes.
• Dependable and able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate underground mining equipment to support daily production goals.
• Inspect work areas, equipment, and mine conditions for safety.
• Perform drilling, blasting, scaling, hauling, and material handling as assigned.
• Follow mine plans, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team to achieve production targets while maintaining safety.

Skills

Safety mindset

Operate mining equipment

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Dependable

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an underground mining operator to support daily production goals. You will safely operate equipment, conduct inspections, and follow mine plans and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.

This role requires physical fitness, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work with a team under challenging conditions. The company offers union benefits, vacation, and pension plans.