Production Utility II

GCC•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility person will perform tasks involving physical labor at mining sites. Performs various general/manual labor duties on a frequent basis such as shoveling; applying rock dust; gathering and delivering supplies and materials; greasing conveyor belt rollers; tailpieces and head drives; assisting other miners in performing their duties, etc. Assists in moving the section which primarily involves installing/retrieving mine conveyor belt, associated structure and devices, and moving up/pulling back the section main electrical power distribution center, battery chargers and associated electrical cables. Operates rubber-tired, battery-powered scoop to clean mine bottom, haul supplies and materials from place to place and remove trash and other debris from inside the mine. Conducts pre-operational visual, physical and operational checks on the machine and visually and physically examine conditions of the face, roof and ribs of each place being cleaned. Transports machine from place to place safely and efficiently. Assists in moving section equipment in working face area, maintaining temporary and permanent ventilation controls, hanging of equipment trailing cables from mine roof. Relieves other equipment operators on a needed basis. Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, on a machine. Operates diesel-powered, rubber-tired forklift to load supplies outside mine yard into scoop bucket. Conducts all work activities in compliance with Federal and State coal mining laws and Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the mining industry.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks involving physical labor at mining sites.
Performs various general/manual labor duties on a frequent basis such as shoveling; applying rock dust; gathering and delivering supplies and materials; greasing conveyor belt rollers; tailpieces and head drives; assisting other miners in performing their duties, etc.
Assists in moving the section which primarily involves installing/retrieving mine conveyor belt, associated structure and devices, and moving up/pulling back the section main electrical power distribution center, battery chargers and associated electrical cables.
Operates rubber-tired, battery-powered scoop to clean mine bottom, haul supplies and materials from place to place and remove trash and other debris from inside the mine.
Conducts pre-operational visual, physical and operational checks on the machine and visually and physically examine conditions of the face, roof and ribs of each place being cleaned.
Transports machine from place to place safely and efficiently.
Assists in moving section equipment in working face area, maintaining temporary and permanent ventilation controls, hanging of equipment trailing cables from mine roof.
Relieves other equipment operators on a needed basis.
Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, on a machine.
Operates diesel-powered, rubber-tired forklift to load supplies outside mine yard into scoop bucket.
Conducts all work activities in compliance with Federal and State coal mining laws and Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.