Production Utility III

GCC•Rapid City, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility person will perform tasks involving physical labor at mining sites. This role involves various general/manual labor duties such as shoveling, applying rock dust, gathering and delivering supplies, greasing conveyor belt rollers, tailpieces and head drives, and assisting other miners. The position also includes assisting in moving the section by installing/retrieving mine conveyor belt and associated structure, moving electrical distribution centers and cables, and operating rubber-tired, battery-powered scoops for cleaning, hauling, and debris removal. The role requires conducting pre-operational checks on machinery and examining the mine face, roof, and ribs. Additionally, the Utility person will safely transport machinery, assist in moving section equipment, maintain ventilation controls, hang equipment trailing cables, relieve other equipment operators as needed, and perform routine maintenance. Operating a diesel-powered forklift for loading supplies and ensuring all work complies with coal mining laws and company policies are also key aspects of this role.

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

Perform tasks involving physical labor at mining sites.
Perform various general/manual labor duties 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.
Assist 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.
Operate 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.
Conduct 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.
Transport machine from place to place safely and efficiently.
Assist in moving section equipment in working face area, maintaining temporary and permanent ventilation controls, hanging of equipment trailing cables from mine roof.
Relieve other equipment operators on a needed basis.
Perform routine maintenance, including cleaning, on a machine.
Operate diesel-powered, rubber-tired forklift to load supplies outside mine yard into scoop bucket.
Conduct all work activities in compliance with Federal and State coal mining laws and Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.