Mine Trainee

The Doe Run Company•Centerville, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is hiring a Mine Trainee to learn how to perform production jobs in an underground mine safely. The position is located at Fletcher Underground in Centerville, Missouri, and is a night-shift role. The work location may change within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri to support production and business needs. Compensation is $21.28 per hour, with a 5% targeted monthly bonus. Insurance benefits begin on the first day, and the role provides 80 hours of vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training and career growth opportunities are offered. The trainee will learn the mining cycle and how to operate mobile and stationary equipment, use hand tools, and perform production and support work. The role regularly involves underground work, rotating shifts of up to seven days per week, exposure to loud noise and other mine conditions, use of personal protective equipment, and physical tasks including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check. Background checks include verification of education and employment history and a criminal record review. A motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance may also be required. The Doe Run Company is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
0–6 months of work experience.
Ability to obtain ATF clearance.
Ability to learn to work safely in a mine environment.
Demonstrated ability to be productive and maintain quality standards.
Ability to learn to operate mobile and stationary equipment.
Ability to learn to use hand tools.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work rotating shifts up to seven days per week.
Successful completion and clearance of a post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check; a motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance may also be required.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently hand-scale or mechanically scale the mine back and roof bolt as needed.
Crush ore and run the skip pocket as needed.
Gain general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking.
Perform associated support jobs, such as transporting explosives, operating a forklift, and performing preventative maintenance.
Learn basic maintenance, equipment cleaning, and underground housekeeping tasks needed to work efficiently in the mine environment.
Conduct pre-shift and work-area inspections to ensure the work location and equipment are safe and functioning properly.
Perform other duties as assigned.