Underground Salt Mine Maintenance & Equipment Operator

RoShay Services; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RoShay Services in Cortland, NY is seeking a hands-on team member to support safe operations in underground salt mining. You will clean, clear salt buildup, and assist with elevators, feeders, conveyors, and walkways to keep materials flowing and areas accessible.

You will operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, trucks, tractors, and bobcats, perform routine asset inspections, and follow strict safety procedures and PPE requirements while collaborating with production teams to maintain a

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and PPE compliance.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in an underground environment.
• Comfort with routine inspections, housekeeping, and support duties.
• Basic mechanical/equipment awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning, clearing, and upkeep of underground work areas.
• Support maintenance and readiness of elevators, feeders, conveyors, and walkways.
• Operate required equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete routine asset inspections and checks.
• Follow strict safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, compliant work area.
• Assist production teams as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Inspection & housekeeping

Equipment awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

RoShay Services in Cortland, NY is seeking a hands-on team member to support safe operations in underground salt mining. You will clean, clear salt buildup, and assist with elevators, feeders, conveyors, and walkways to keep materials flowing and areas accessible.

You will operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, trucks, tractors, and bobcats, perform routine asset inspections, and follow strict safety procedures and PPE requirements while collaborating with production teams to maintain a