Experienced Underground Miner

Rogers • Crestwood, KY

4h • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group is currently seeking an Experienced Underground Heavy Equipment Operator at our Oldham County Stone, which is an underground mine in Crestwood, KY. This position is responsible for safely operating a variety of mining equipment while providing a safe working environment for all underground personnel.
The successful candidate for this role will have experience operating mining equipment in an underground mining environment, and an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. General work around the quarry and other assigned duties may also be requested. Assigned duties will include:
Operate mechanical scaling equipment to remove hazardous ground conditions from mine walls and backs.
Willingness to operate a variety of mining equipment in an underground environment such as scalers, roof bolters, loader, haul truck, drill, etc.
Inspect ground conditions and identify areas that require scaling or additional support.
Coordinate with mine supervisors and team members to follow scaling plans and procedures.
Document work performed and report ground control concerns to supervision immediately.
Perform daily pre-and post- inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies
Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

Requirements

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• At least one-year of proficient experience operating underground mining equipment – such as a roof bolter, face drill, or scaler – is preferred.
• Willing to work in an underground mining environment.
• Able to operate underground mining equipment with precision and excellence in a confined space.
• Must be able to work underground and outside in all types of weather and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Ability to be coached and to pick up on new tasks quickly.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Self-motivated - able to work without requiring close supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment drug-screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating Fletcher 4250 Pick Scaler, EC350 with AQ4 Milling Head, or Komatsu PC360 with AQ4 milling head is preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate mechanical scaling equipment to remove hazardous ground conditions from mine walls and backs.
• Willingness to operate a variety of mining equipment in an underground environment such as scalers, roof bolters, loader, haul truck, drill, etc.
• Inspect ground conditions and identify areas that require scaling or additional support.
• Coordinate with mine supervisors and team members to follow scaling plans and procedures.
• Document work performed and report ground control concerns to supervision immediately.
• Perform daily pre-and post- inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA / Environmental regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

Benefits

• Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.
• Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation is available after 180-day probationary period.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed