Mine Trainee

The Doe Run Company•Ellington, MO

4d•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. This rotating-shift position is located 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 role provides on-the-job training and career growth opportunities. The trainee learns mine safety and production practices, equipment operation, the mining cycle, basic maintenance, and underground housekeeping. Employment offers $21.28 per hour and a targeted monthly bonus of 5%. Insurance benefits start on the first day, and 80 hours of vacation are available after 90 days. Job offers are contingent on 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. The role may also require a motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is 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 and use hand tools.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work rotating shifts up to 7 days per week.
Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, and lifting demands of the role, including regularly lifting up to 25 pounds, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lifting up to 100 pounds.
Successful completion and clearance of post-offer drug screen, physical, and background check; a motor vehicle record review and ATF explosives possessor clearance may also be required.

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 run the skip pocket as needed.
Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking.
Perform support jobs such as transporting explosives, operating a forklift, and conducting preventive 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.