Mine Trainee

The Doe Run Company • Bixby, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Mine Trainee to learn how to perform production jobs in an underground mine safely. The role is based at Casteel Underground in Bixby, Missouri, and the work location may change within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri to support production and business needs. This is a rotating-shift position requiring work up to seven days per week.

The trainee will receive on-the-job training in mine safety, production work, mobile and stationary equipment, hand tools, and the mining cycle. Compensation is $21.28 per hour, with a 5% targeted monthly bonus. Insurance benefits begin on the first day, and employees receive 80 hours of vacation after 90 days. All offers are contingent on successful completion and clearance of a post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check. Background checks include education and employment verification and criminal record review; a motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance may also be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0–6 months of work experience.
• Ability to obtain ATF clearance.
• Ability to learn how to work safely in the mine environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be productive and maintain quality standards.
• Ability to learn to operate mobile and stationary equipment and use hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work rotating shifts up to seven days per week.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands described, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently hand-scale or mechanically scale the mine back and roof bolt as needed.
• Crush ore and operate 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 conducting preventative maintenance.
• Learn and perform 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

• Insurance benefits start on day one.
• 80 hours of vacation after 90 days.
• On-the-job training and career growth opportunities.
• $21.28 per hour.
• 5% targeted monthly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED