Miner

Harrison Western, founded in 1968, provides superior design and construction services to the mining and tunneling industries, along with geotechnical and unique civil project services. With headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado, the company has completed over $2 billion in projects worldwide, from the Arctic to the Andes.

About the role

The Miner performs tasks to support mining operations and remediation, including cleaning and preparing jobsites, removing debris, loading and unloading materials, and assisting with operating heavy equipment. This role follows all company policies and OSHA/MSHA/environment regulations for safe working conditions, adhering to plans and instructions from the superintendent. At times, the Miner may lead small crews and mentor new employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate mining equipment, including drills, muckers, trucks, forklifts, and others
• Remove and install pipelines, compressed airlines, and communication lines
• Perform concrete formwork and pours
• Rehabilitate existing works and advance new works
• Install and maintain ventilation and utilities
• Perform intermediate steel installation and welding
• Identify, maintain, and repair general equipment maintenance
• Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Conduct daily jobsite inspections
• Perform general underground labor tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years of prior mining experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Recognize hazards and safety risks
• Strong work ethic
• Current Driver’s License and dependable transportation
• Regular attendance required
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and comply with random drug testing
• Ability to obtain an Employee Possessor Permit from the ATF

Physical Demands

• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night
• Routinely lift 50 lbs
• Work underground and outside in all types of weather
• Work within confined spaces and in the dark
• Kneel, bend, and stoop for prolonged periods
• Tolerate exposure to loud noises

Skills

• Ability to take direction from supervision
• Recognize hazards and safety risks
• Familiarity with equipment and tools required for the position
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Work in standing, sitting, or other physical positions
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions

Pay

$32.00 - $35.00 per hour (DOE)

Benefits

• Per Diem – paid based on location
• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• Vision and Dental Plans
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with immediate company match (fully vested)