LW Mechanic

Peabody•Oak Creek, CO

8d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Peabody is seeking a Longwall Miner to join the Information Longwall Team at Twentymile Mine in Oak Creek, Colorado. The role supports longwall production through cribbing, pack wall seals, roof control, longwall preparation, and maintaining good housekeeping in the section. It offers an opportunity to grow and expand knowledge and skills. The position reports to the Longwall Foreman. The hourly pay range is $39.63–$44.67, depending on experience. This is a full-time position at the Twentymile Mine. The work involves underground mining conditions and operation and repair of mining equipment. Employees must be able to meet the stated physical and safety-sensitive requirements, including using required personal protective equipment. Peabody describes itself as an inclusive and globally diverse company committed to increasing workforce diversity. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to sit for up to four hours while operating equipment or vehicles.
Ability to work from elevated positions; walk and climb stairs or steps; and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
Ability to frequently lift or raise up to 80 pounds without mechanical assistance during a work shift.
Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, rapid reflex movements of the arms and legs, and tasks requiring good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work in changing weather, heat, cold, dust, mud, varied noise and lighting conditions, and confined work areas.
Ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by the company and MSHA.
Safety-sensitive role: must not have an uncontrolled condition likely to cause loss of consciousness or impair control of a motor vehicle or large machinery; uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with operating such equipment; a current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with operating such equipment; a current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with driving such equipment; hearing impairment that prevents hearing crucial safety information or alarms; or impaired vision. Minimum vision requirements are 20/40 acuity (Snellen), with or without correction, and a horizontal field of vision of at least 70 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Mining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Build pack walls and cribbing.
Repair diesel miners.
Perform dusting.
Weld.
Operate scoops and uniloaders.
Perform roof control.
Support longwall production, including pack wall seals and longwall preparation.
Maintain good housekeeping in the section.