Underground Scoop Operator | 14/14 Shifts + Camp

Barminco Mining Services USA LLC; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp meals provided

Charter transportation from muster

Job summary

Barminco Mining Services USA LLC is seeking a Scoop/Mucker Operator for an underground project located 65 miles outside Elko, Nevada. You’ll operate the loading unit, follow safety standards and maintain productivity on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation.

Minimum HS diploma, 2–5 years underground mining experience, and willingness to work shift camps with 12-hour days are required; Sandvik LH621 experience is a plus. Camp and meals provided; charter transportation from muster point available.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency.
• 2-5 years of experience as an underground miner.
• Previous experience mucking with Sandvik LH621 loader or equivalent is an asset.
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
• Muck development headings and stockpiles
• Development face clean ups for jumbo face drilling
• Load trucks
• Keep all working areas and travel ways free of debris and potential hazards
• Building and maintaining roadworks
• Ability to manage and control traffic in their working areas
• Assist in installation, modification and repairs of UG infrastructures
• Perform duties required to ensure safety and to support the mining advance such as scaling, ground support, extending services (installing air, ventilation, sump pumps and water pipes)
• Observe experienced workers to gain and increase knowledge of methods, procedures, and performance standards and be willing to share their skills and knowledge with co-workers
• Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
• Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Education

High School Diploma or equivalents

Tools

Sandvik LH621 loader

Job description

Barminco Mining Services USA LLC is seeking a Scoop/Mucker Operator for an underground project located 65 miles outside Elko, Nevada. You’ll operate the loading unit, follow safety standards and maintain productivity on a 14-days-on/14-days-off rotation.

Minimum HS diploma, 2–5 years underground mining experience, and willingness to work shift camps with 12-hour days are required; Sandvik LH621 experience is a plus. Camp and meals provided; charter transportation from muster point available.