Jobs · Engineering · Idaho

Entry Level Miner

Turner Mining Group · Soda Springs, ID · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Objectives And Contributions

  • Develops into a Production Miner or Fuel / Lube Technician role.
  • Focuses on key aspects that drive communication and safe production.
  • Maintains a high level of efficiency and preventative maintenance awareness.
  • Engages crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals.
  • Assists with MSHA regulatory task training and verifies compliance to standards.
  • Lives the values as part of a visible daily decision-making process.
  • Involves in risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization.
  • Holds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner.
  • Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas).

Culture And Communication

  • Can effectively communicate in English (multi-lingual preferred).
  • Works with crews to support proactive near miss reporting.
  • Leads by example (walks the talk).

Systems

  • Trains to Turner standards to perform quality pre-operation machine inspections (based on mobile equipment physical demands analysis).
  • Trains to Turner standards to accurately document 5000-23 and training checklist requirements.
  • Maintains a valid and insurable driving license.

Travel And New Site Development

  • Must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with training and production needs.
  • Self-starting, motivated, with a strong desire to be part of a team and to influence improvement.
  • Communicates effectively with leadership and site-based personnel.

Qualifications

  • Willingness and ability to adhere to OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements.
  • Entry Level Miners will be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of hire.
  • 0-1 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred.
  • Obtains a working knowledge of safety systems and processes.
  • Appropriate attention to detail required.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong morals and values.
  • Exemplary attendance record.
  • Exemplary safety and disciplinary record.
  • Willingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirements.
  • Maintains a positive outspoken learning attitude.

Job Skills

  • Becomes competent and highly proficient on each piece of the following equipment through on-the-job training and skills qualification:
  • Water truck
  • Haulage Truck
  • Fuel / Lube Truck

Physical Demands

  • Weight Requirement: Ability to meet equipment manufacturer’s safety requirements, including a body weight under 330 pounds.
  • Mobility & Posture: Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb stairs, and climb ladders repeatedly.
  • Reaching & Movement: Ability to reach forward and overhead, and to perform sustained or repetitive movements of the neck, hands, wrists, and ankles/feet.
  • Strength & Endurance: Ability to push and pull with a force of at least 55 pounds.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and set down objects weighing up to 85 pounds.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects overhead weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to lift and move items from floor level to waist, shoulder, and overhead levels.
  • Ability to carry weights over distances of at least 20 feet.
  • Repetition & Duration: Ability to perform the above motions multiple times in succession and sustain activity for extended periods.

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