Inexperienced, No Training Underground Coal Miner

Job Description

Job Description

This position is located at Harrison County Coal Resources in Wallace, West Virginia . We are seeking hard working, motivated individuals for an entry level mining position and is assigned to the underground mining operations.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in underground mining, we want you! MSHA training provided to successful candidates!

Pay Type: Hourly

Pay Range: $34.774/hour

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers
• Ability to perform heavy labor
• Visually inspect work area for potential hazards
• Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
• Must safely, effectively, and efficiently work and respond to changing conditions within the mine
• Must have the ability to learn the safe and efficient operation of underground mining equipment
• Must ensure that body mechanics, equipment, and tools are utilized in a safe and responsible manner
• Responsible for the safe and efficient production of coal and/or assistance in the production of coal in general work areas
• Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Must comply with company policies, federal and state laws, and regulatory standards

Experience

• Prior experience in oil and gas industry, manufacturing, construction, industrial and/or a mechanical background, preferred
• Familiarity with hand tools

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred
• Reliable transportation
• MSHA Certification (training available)
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently
• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check
• Must be able to successfully complete industry approved training courses
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Schedule and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicant’s religious practices)
• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule on a 24/7 basis (subject to the applicant’s religious practices)
• Ability/willingness to work any shift assigned
• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead
• Ability to push/pull as needed
• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead
• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k with 6% employer match for eligible employees
• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits
• Basic Life/ADD Insurance; optional Term Life, Accidental Life Insurance
• Additional Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance benefits for eligible employees
• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• 100% employer paid apprentice miner training
• Monthly & annual bonus plans for eligible employees
• Paid holidays & paid vacation