Mine Trainee

The Doe Run Company•Boss, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Mine Trainee to learn how to perform mine production jobs safely. This night-shift position is located at Brushy Creek Underground in Boss, Missouri. The work location may change as needed to support production and business needs within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri. The role includes on-the-job training and career growth opportunities. Candidates must be able to obtain ATF clearance. All 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 position regularly involves underground work and exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and humid conditions, loud noise, and work at heights of four feet or more with fall protection. Work may occur in confined spaces. Employees may occasionally be exposed to vibration and must wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, hearing protection, and eyewear. The role requires rotating shifts, potentially up to seven days per week, and involves frequent movement and lifting, including occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.

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 work rotating shifts up to seven days per week.
Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the role, including regularly lifting up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds.

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 a 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.