Overview

This position is responsible to perform all types of general underground mining as well as applicable surface mining activities.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Including but not limited to the following: Receives oral or written instructions from Supervisor and effectively utilize required materials and equipment to perform the job. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team. Set-up and inspect equipment prior to operation. Thoroughly Pre-shift equipment – Check all fluids, fuel, engine oil, hydraulic oil etc., tires, steering, brakes etc. for all Mine equipment including; drills, scalers, man-lifts, loaders, haul trucks, excavators, bulldozers, water-trucks, and all other applicable mobile equipment. Maintain safe working area through effective methods of work area inspections and safe work practices; inspection, mechanical & hand scaling, work area clean-up, etc. Work with/or as Blaster (if licensed) to load and shot UG faces. Ability to gain appropriate AFT certifications for work with explosives and other underground certification Utilize in-house drilling equipment to drill planned and directed shot patterns. Ability to operate multiple pieces of powered mining equipment such as rock drills, bolters, loaders, haulers, scalers, pumps, etc. safely and effectively Maintain berms and scale mine workings and high-walls to maintain acceptable ground control throughout mine to ensure safe access Sample drill cuttings as directed for lab analysis for ore grade control. Examine materials, or products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards. Clear and level benches as required Clean, adjust and maintain equipment, using hand tools if/as needed. Manually loads and unloads trucks, containers and like equipment, with bulk materials, such as pumps, roof bolts, and other underground materials. Uses shovels, cutters, scraling bars, and other hand tools proficiently as part of the mining process Ability to identify, maintain and (if applicable) repair minor/general maintenance on underground equipment.Notify supervisors of needed major repairs. Perform all other duties as cross-trained and requested Attend meetings as required or directed. Perform all applicable required paperwork and workplace documentation as required by the company.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS:

Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Ability to monitor ground control conditions and make decisions when quarry needs additional attention Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Time Management — Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear Able to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, or controls Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus Able to climb ladders and to work at heights Able to work in all weather conditions Able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs Able to wear appropriate and required underground Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma, training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree.