General Labor - Outby (Mach & Viking)

Foresight Energy

Macedonia, 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
Macedonia, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Foresight Energy is hiring a General Labor - Outby (Mach & Viking). Foresight Energy is seeking a General Laborer for Outby work in an underground mining environment. This role requires the ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis, perform heavy labor, and work independently. The successful candidate will be responsible for various tasks including operating rock dust machines, installing roof supports, and conducting methane checks.

Key focus areas include Work underground, Rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis, and Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Underground Experience. Important skills include Communicate With Mine Management, Operate Rock Dust Machine, Set Posts And Roof Supports, Clean Walkways, Hang Ventilation Curtain, and Install Waterlines.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Communicate With Mine ManagementOperate Rock Dust MachineSet Posts and 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

Ability to Work UndergroundAbility to Rotate Shifts on a 24/7 BasisRegular and Punctual AttendanceAbility to Lift Bags of Rock DustAbility to Perform Heavy LaborAbility to Move Bags of ConcreteAbility to Move MandoorsAbility to Move Wood CribbingsAbility to Move Water PumpsAbility to Move Roofbolts1 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

In-experienced General Labor is 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.

Benefits

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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