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. Gateway North mine is an underground coal mine located in Coulterville, Illinois, just an hour outside St. Louis, Missouri. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal. Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety‑first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents. Reporting to the Manager of Production, this job is responsible for the operation of underground mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal. 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 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 working weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary. Benefits 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. About you Must have prior underground coal mining experience (12 months+ preferred). Must have demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment (continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop). Must be 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. Must possess high school diploma or GED. Physical Requirements Must have ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift. Must have ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles. Must have ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom. Must have ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA. Must have ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height. Must have ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders. Must have 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. Must have ability to lift 25–50 lbs on a frequent basis and ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs. Must have 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. Must have ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays). EEO Disclaimer Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peabody Energy