Operator - Underground

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Underground Operator to join our Operations team at our Gateway North Mine. The hourly rate for this position is $37.38.

Duties Will Include

• Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
• Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
• Inspect and service equipment
• Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities
• Install, move, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated equipment
• Install and move power distribution equipment
• Install and maintain ventilation devices
• Install and maintain pumping equipment
• Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts
• Assist coworkers with any, or all, of the above activities
• Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the company

About You

• Prior underground coal mining experience (12 months+ preferred)
• Demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment (continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop)
• Knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining
• Certificate of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where working
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
• Ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
• Ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
• Ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height
• Ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
• Ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
• Ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

The Lifestyle

This position will work Monday-Friday, rotating every two weeks on a 3-shift rotation of midnights, afternoons, and days schedule. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $37.38.

Schedule

This position will work Monday-Friday, rotating every two weeks on a 3-shift rotation of midnights, afternoons, and days schedule. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.