Mine Trainee
About The Position
The Doe Run Company is seeking a Mine Trainee to learn to perform mine production jobs safely. This rotating-shift position is based at Sweetwater Underground in Ellington, Missouri. The work location may change as needed to support production and business needs within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri. The trainee will learn safe work practices in the mine environment, how to operate mobile and stationary equipment, and how to use hand tools. The role includes production and support tasks, equipment and work-area inspections, basic maintenance, and underground housekeeping. Offers are contingent on successful completion and clearance of a post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check. The role may also require a motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 0–6 months of work experience.
- Ability to obtain ATF clearance.
- Learn to work safely in the mine environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be productive and maintain quality standards.
- Learn to operate mobile and stationary equipment.
- Learn to use hand tools.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, up to 7 days per week.
- Successful completion and clearance of a post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check; a motor vehicle record review 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 support jobs such as transporting explosives, operating a forklift, and performing preventative maintenance.
- Learn basic maintenance, equipment cleaning, and underground housekeeping tasks.
- Conduct pre-shift and work-area inspections to ensure the work location and equipment are safe and functioning properly.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $21.28 per hour.
- 5% targeted monthly bonus.
- Insurance benefits start on day one.
- 80 hours of vacation after 90 days.
- On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
