This position is located in Galatia, IL. We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals. If you are interested in pursuing a career with great potential, we want you!

Pay Type: Hourly

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install new conveyor belt
• Change out existing conveyor belt
• Repair or splicing of conveyor belt
• Knowledge of pulley lagging; changing of pulleys
• Maintenance or changing of mechanical systems that transfer conveyor belt
• Follows instructions under the leadership of the Crew Lead to ensure all aspects of the job are covered to avoid any time-consuming delays as well as hazard and/or task training that may be required before the task begins
• Ensures equipment is maintained in proper working order to avoid injury and work areas are kept clean/free of hazards which may endanger the health/safety of any employee
• Performs work according to instructions from Crew Lead to ensure quality and satisfaction is achieved.
• Must possess basic belt maintenance and or conveyor belt vulcanizing knowledge
• Applicants must have a fundamental understanding of conveyance systems and have the ability to safely perform tasks such as installing mechanical splices.

Experience

• One to three (1-3) years of conveyor belt experience, preferred
• Up to two (2) years of mining experience, preferred
• Familiarity with all hot vulcanized splicing techniques and previous pulley lagging experience are preferred

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to travel
• Effective communication is required
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Job duties will be performed underground and on surface, those interested must be able to obtain all applicable Federal and State underground and surface certifications, successfully complete industry approved training courses.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in different units of measurement (whole numbers, common fractions and decimals)
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to read and interpret metal rule
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

JOB SCHEDULE AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule on a 24/7 basis (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Ability/willingness to work any shift assigned
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lifting 50+ lbs. on a regular basis and the capability of moving 100+ lbs., is necessary

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits available
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• 100% employer paid apprentice miner training
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & paid vacation