Utility Person

Warrior Coal; Madisonville (KY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

A leading coal mining company in Kentucky seeks an experienced underground miner for an hourly position. The job entails operating heavy machinery, maintaining roadways, and assisting in various tasks under the direction of a shift foreman. Ideal candidates must have relevant certification and at least one year of industry experience. This position operates on a strict 3rd shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in underground coal mine, 6 months must be face experience.
• Proficient in operating at least 2 equipment types: Roof Bolter, Continuous Miner, Scoop, Shuttle Car.

Responsibilities

• Fill in on the production units as needed.
• Maintain roadways for safe operation.
• Assist in belt moves and reclaim equipment.

Skills

Underground Mining Experience

Equipment Operation

Roadway Maintenance

Education

Kentucky Underground Experienced Certification

Job description

Hourly Position

**Requirements: Must hold a Kentucky Underground Experienced Certification. Must have 1 year of experience working in a underground coal mine, 6 months must be face experience.
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Reports to: Shift Foreman

The essential functions of this position were determined to be:

1. Fill in on the production units as needed. This may require running equipment (roof bolter, scoop, shuttle car, or continuous miner), hanging curtains or acting section foreman/lead man.

2. Ability to maintain roadways (water/grade)

3. Ability to build brattices, overcasts, and set up new units and prepare for seal building.

4. Ability to haul supplies and unload as needed.

5. Ability to assist in belt and power moves.

6. Ability to reclaim belt and framing from old panels.

7. Ability to lift 50 to 100 lbs.

8. Proficient operating at least 2 of the following pieces of equipment - Roof Bolter Roof Ranger II, Continuous Miner, Scoop and Shuttle Car.

9. Other tasks under the direction of the shift foreman.

Work Objectives: To complete tasks assigned by the shift foreman safely and proficiently.

Work Schedule: Mine normally operates three (3) shifts per day. Employees will work five (5) days, Monday through Friday. Periodically, miners will be required to work a sixth (6th) day on Saturday. Will be on straight 3rd shift. which is primarily maintenance.

Production and Performance Standards: Circumstances vary daily, self-paced. Works closely with productions units and must be prepared to move from place to place quickly.