Underground Belt Line Utility

Rogers • Batavia, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Arch Materials, a Rogers Group, Inc. underground limestone mine and quarry in Batavia, Ohio, is hiring an Underground Belt Line Utility Person for its night-shift operation. The role supports daily underground mining operations through general labor, conveyor belt system work, cleanup, maintenance support, and material handling. The position helps maintain safe and efficient haulage and belt-line operations while supporting production and maintenance crews as needed. Starting pay for entry-level candidates is $25.00 per hour, including a $23.00 base rate and a $2.00 shift differential; total compensation depends on experience and skillset.

Requirements

• Ability to work underground in confined, dusty, wet, hot, or low-light environments.
• Physical ability to shovel, lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comfort 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.
• Willingness to work in an underground mining environment.
• Ability to operate underground mining equipment precisely in confined spaces.
• Ability to work underground and outdoors in all types of weather and tolerate loud noise exposure.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, climb, and walk for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to accept coaching and learn new tasks quickly.
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleanup along belt lines, removing spillage and debris.
• Assist with belt startup, shutdown, inspections, and day-to-day operation.
• Help repair belts, including changing rollers or 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 such as shoveling, scaling loose material, and housekeeping.
• Assist maintenance crews with mechanical, electrical, or structural tasks as directed.
• Install and remove ventilation controls, including brattice, curtains, and stoppings.
• Handle materials, tools, supplies, and parts throughout the mine.
• Wash equipment, clean work areas, and maintain proper housekeeping standards.

Benefits

• Group insurance options and a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement account with company contribution and match.
• Paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, in addition to seven holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation available after a 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