Certified Underground Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Coal Miner - Underground Electrician (Full Time)

Company: Oak Grove

Location: Adger, AL

This position is located at The Oak Grove Mine in Adger, Alabama. We are seeking hard-working, motivated individuals for an experienced level mining position and is assigned to the underground mining operations.

Position will work directly to provide the safe operation of mining equipment, maintenance of equipment, and general labor support for all underground operations. Primary responsibility is to provide general labor as assigned by the supervisor.

Pay Type: Hourly

Starting Pay Range: $37.915/hour

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Must safely, effectively, and efficiently work and respond to changing conditions within the mine

• Must be able to safely operate underground mining equipment

• Must ensure that body mechanics, equipment, and tools are utilized in a safe and responsible manner

• Responsible for the safe and efficient production of coal and/or assistance in the production of coal in general work areas

• Requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations

• Must comply with company policies, federal and state laws, and regulatory standards

• Conducting oversight of material delivery to designated work area

• Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers

• Ability to perform outby production support tasks including but not limited to compliance duties, brattice work, belt and power moves, and pipe and pumping support

• Visually inspect work area for hazards

• Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary

• Work independently without direct supervision

• Organize and prioritize assigned tasks

• Strong attention to detail

• Must be able to work approximately 900 feet underground 8-10 hours a day

Experience

• At least one (1) year related coal mining experience, preferred

Requirements

• Must have current MSHA electrical certification

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred

• Reliable transportation to work

• Regular and punctual attendance

• 40-hour class (Alabama) or equivalent for out of state

• Knowledge of general mining practices, and State and Federal mining laws

• Must be able to successfully complete industry approved training courses

• State issued Apprentice Miners Card, if applicable

• Must be able to work safely and effectively as part of a team or independently

• Must be able to successfully pass a post offer drug test and background check

• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship

Job Schedule and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed or as schedule requires (subject to applicant's religious practices)

• Must be able to work a rotating shift schedule on a 24/7 basis (subject to the applicant's religious practices)

• Ability to lift floor-to-waist and waist-to-overhead

• Ability to push/pull as needed

• Standing, bending, step climbing, crawling and working overhead

• Ability to perform heavy labor and lift 50+ pounds as needed

Benefits

• 401k plan for eligible employees

• Employee Savings Plans for eligible employees

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & Rx benefits, provided through the UMWA Health & Retirement Fund

• Basic Life/ADD Insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability benefits for eligible employees

• Paid holidays & paid vacation

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer