Surface Operations Laborer

Coeur Mining•Juneau, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surface Operations Laborer reports to the Surface Supervisor and supports surface operations at Coeur Alaska’s remote Kensington Mine, approximately 45 miles outside Juneau, Alaska. The role involves safely operating surface equipment and buses, removing snow, dredging, and completing other projects with shovels and tools. The position also assists heavy equipment operators and helps maintain equipment by cleaning, greasing, and adjusting it, using hand tools as needed. This is a rotational position with two weeks on site followed by two weeks off. Work rotations include weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts, with occasional night shifts. Employees stay in the on-site camp during work rotations; rooms are dormitory-style and shared. Company transportation to the site involves bus and boat travel. Food and housing are provided on site. The role requires manual labor and work in varied conditions, including wet and freezing weather, underground, over water, at heights, and during periods of limited daylight. Employees must follow company safety, environmental, and other policies; protect their own safety and the environment; and be able to participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work safely and promote safe behavior in others.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a team-oriented, respectful, reliable approach.
Willingness to assist others, adapt to changing conditions, and proactively solve problems.
Willingness to learn and be trained on surface-related tasks and equipment.
Ability to work in varied environments, including wet and freezing weather, underground, at night, over water, and at heights.
Ability to perform manual labor such as dredging ponds, shoveling snow, fusing pipe, cutting brush, and cleaning under equipment.
Ability to operate multiple types of equipment, such as pickups, tractor trailers, forklifts, and articulated haul trucks, in differing weather conditions.
Ability to work independently and accept responsibility.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Good reasoning abilities; well organized and able to work well under pressure.
Ability to work outdoors in rain, snow, ice, wind, cold temperatures, and limited daylight.
Ability to stand and walk frequently on uneven surface and underground terrain; climb stairs, ladders, and escapeways; lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally; push and pull equipment or materials up to 100 pounds; and bend, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable, and participate in emergency response and evacuation procedures.
Employees must set high standards for themselves and others, build trust, and take accountability.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to Southeast Alaska residents.

Responsibilities

Help ensure a safe workplace while supporting environmental policies and regulations.
Assist with shift pre-start safety and planning meetings.
Clean, grease, adjust, and maintain equipment, using hand tools when needed.
Assist heavy equipment operators.
Safely operate surface equipment and buses, perform snow removal and dredging, and complete other projects using shovels and tools.
Comply with company policies, including attendance, safety, environmental, and HR policies.
Understand and comply with the Environment, Health, Safety and Social Responsibility Policy.
Protect the environment and personal and coworker safety.