General Labor - Outby (Hillsboro, IL)

Hillsboro, ILJob$23.42–27.33/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$23.42–27.33/hr

Location

Hillsboro, IL

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring a General Labor - Outby (Hillsboro, IL). Foresight Energy is seeking a General Laborer for Outby work in an underground mining environment. This role requires the ability to work rotating shifts, perform heavy labor, and operate mining equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for various duties including setting roof supports, installing ventilation curtains, and conducting hazard inspections. Foresight Energy offers a comprehensive wage and benefits package.

Key focus areas include Work underground, Rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis, and Communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Underground Experience. Important skills include Work Underground, Rotate Shifts, Regular And Punctual Attendance, Communicate With Mine Management And Co-Workers, Lift Bags Of Rock Dust, and Operate Rock Dust Machine.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Work UndergroundRotate ShiftsRegular and Punctual AttendanceCommunicate With Mine Management and Co-WorkersLift Bags of Rock DustOperate Rock Dust MachinePerform Heavy LaborMove Bags of ConcreteMove MandoorsMove Wood CribbingsMove Water PumpsMove RoofboltsSet PostsSet Roof SupportsClean WalkwaysHang Ventilation CurtainInstall WaterlinesVisually Inspect Work Area for HazardsPerform Methane ChecksPerform Fill-in DutiesWork Independently Without SupervisionOrganize and Prioritize Assigned TasksStrong Attention to Detail

Qualifications

1 Year Underground ExperienceFirst Class Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

General Labor / Outby work - Underground

Requirements

Essential Functions:

Ability to work underground
Ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis
Regular and punctual attendance
Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers
Ability to lift bags of rock dust and operate rock dust machine
Ability to perform heavy labor, including the ability to move bags of concrete, mandoors, wood cribbings, water pumps, and roofbolts.
Ability to set posts and roof supports and clean walkways
Ability to hang ventilation curtain and install waterlines
Visually inspect work area for hazards
Perform methane checks
Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary
Able to work independently without supervision
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
Strong attention to detail
Minimum 1-year experience UG

Benefits

In-experienced Outby Laborers are processed through a contracting service starting at $20.00 per hour. You may contact Jennmar Services if you don't meet the minimum 1-year experience.

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate starting at $23.42. Once First Class Certification has been obtained, you will move to $27.33.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

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