Continuous Miner Operator (Mach)

Foresight Energy

Macedonia, ILJob$35.19/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

At a glance

Compensation
$35.19/hr
Location
Macedonia, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring a Continuous Miner Operator (Mach). The Continuous Miner Operator will operate a miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment. This role involves determining appropriate locations for operations, repositioning the miner for additional cuts, and driving the miner into position at the working face. The operator will also observe equipment for malfunctions and perform routine maintenance and repairs.

Key focus areas include Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment, Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations, and Reposition miner to make additional holes or cuts.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Continuous Miner Operator and Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training. Preferred (not required): Operate Miner, Determine Appropriate Locations, Reposition Miner, and Drive Miner.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operate MinerDetermine Appropriate LocationsReposition MinerDrive MinerCompliance With Company PolicyCompliance With State LawsCompliance With Federal LawsObserve Equipment OperationListen to Equipment OperationDetect Equipment MalfunctionsMonitor Extraction OperationsPerform Routine MaintenancePerform Repairs to Miner

Qualifications

2+ Years Continuous Miner Operator ExperienceCurrent Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

  • Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment

  • Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.

  • Reposition miner to make additional holes or cuts

  • Drive miner into position at working face

  • Experience in operating miner safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company Policy, State Laws, and Federal Laws

  • Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions

  • Monitor extraction operations

  • Knowledge to be able to perform routine maintenance and repairs to miner

Requirements

2 + years experience as a Continuous Miner Operator

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

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.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.