Underground Belt Line Utility

Rogers • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson County Stone is an underground limestone mine/quarry seeking candidates to fill our need for an Underground Beltline Utility in Louisville, KY. This role supports daily underground mining operations by performing general labor tasks with an emphasis on conveyor belt systems, cleanup, maintenance support, and material handling. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient haulage and belt line operations while supporting production and maintenance crews as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to work underground in confined, dusty, wet, hot, or low‑light environments
• Physically capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around conveyor systems and mobile equipment
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to perform repetitive or physically demanding tasks
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate clearly, and work as part of a team
• Willing to work in an underground mining environment.
• Able to operate underground mining equipment with precision and excellence in a confined space.
• Must be able to work underground and outside in all types of weather and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, climb, and walk for extended periods of time throughout the day.
• Ability to be coached and to pick up on new tasks quickly.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Self-motivated - able to work without requiring close supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment drug-screening.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience operating equipment, specifically in an underground mine environment are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleanup along belt lines, including removal of spillage and debris
• Assist with belt startup, shutdown, inspections, and day‑to‑day operation
• Help with belt repairs, including changing rollers/idlers, skirts, scrapers, and guards
• Assist with belt extensions, moves, and structure installations
• Monitor belts for misalignment, damage, or abnormal conditions and report issues immediately
• Perform general labor tasks such as shoveling, scaling loose material, and housekeeping
• Assist maintenance crews with mechanical, electrical, or structural tasks as directed
• Install and remove ventilation controls (brattice, curtains, stoppings)
• Handle materials, tools, supplies, and parts throughout the mine
• Wash equipment, clean work areas, and maintain proper housekeeping standards

Benefits

• Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.
• Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation is available after 180-day probationary period.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed