Miner

Harrison Western, founded in 1968, provides superior design and construction services to the mining and tunneling industries, as well as geotechnical and other unique services to civil projects. With headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado, the company has completed over $2 billion in mining and construction development projects worldwide.

About the role

The Miner performs tasks to support mining operations and remediation, including cleaning and preparing jobsites, removing debris, loading and unloading material, and assisting with operating heavy equipment. They follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA/environment regulations for safe working conditions, and adhere to plans and instructions from the superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Operate mining equipment including drills, muckers, trucks, forklifts, and others
• Remove and install pipelines, compressed airlines, and communication lines
• Concrete formwork and pours
• Rehabilitation of existing works and advancement of new works
• Installation and maintenance of ventilation and utilities
• Intermediate steel installation and welding
• Identify, maintain, and repair general maintenance on equipment
• Follow safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Perform daily jobsite inspections
• General underground labor skills
• Lead small crews as needed
• Mentor new employees to ensure they are familiar with the project
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years’ 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

Starting pay between $32.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Per diem paid based on location
• 3 medical plans to choose from
• Vision and dental plans
• 8 paid holidays
• 401k with immediately vested company match