Position Summary

The mine utility serves as a resource on either day or night shift capable of operating multiple pieces of mining equipment and supporting mine development projects. Employees must be available for either shift. Employee is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Mandatory Minimum Standards Required, within his/her sphere of influence. This may or may not include compliance with any air permits, waste water permits, storm water permits, or other rules as presented to the employee as requirements.
This position starts out at $24.75/hour with increases as you gain competencies in the position. Benefits begin the first of the month after you start.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be competent in the safe and efficient operation of the following:

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  Inspects work areas at start of shift for safe conditions and advises Mine Mechanics and/or Mine Supervisor of maintenance problems and performs minor repairs as needed.
• Recommends to Mine Supervisor measures to improve methods for increased efficiency of mine operations and assists in problem solving in all areas of the mine.
• Assists in training of new employees and will perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Must be computer literate – basic skills including signing onto and off of computer to check Huber e-mail frequently/routinely and to take online safety classes (SkillSoft-type classes) and to complete annual open enrollment benefit process.
• Must be able to don a self-rescuer during time of emergency and/or assist others in the same.
• Good mechanical aptitude and ability to operate all types of equipment.
• Must be able to perform mathematical calculations which include the following: multiplication, addition, percentages (can be accomplished with the use of a calculator or manually computed).
• Must have good overall communication skills with employees at all levels of the organization and be able to communicate using a radio.
• Must be able to read and comprehend company safety manual policies, SOP’s, MSDS, and various production schedules/ reports.
• Would be helpful (though not required) to be on the Mine Rescue team.

Physical Requirements

• Works throughout underground and surface areas. Previous underground experience preferred (experienced miner).
• Exposed to dark, noise, fumes, vibrations, moving equipment, grease, oil and generally dusty conditions.
• Drives/Operates heavy equipment on uneven/bumpy terrain, in a dark, confined underground mine environment. Uneven surface will likely cause full body vibration. Operates at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the conditions while maintaining an efficient level of production.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing up and down ladders and stairs, on and off equipment, and occasionally works from an elevated platform.