Underground Trainee

The underground miner trainee is required by state and federal law to be under direct supervision of an experienced, spotter-certified miner for a period of at least 45 working shifts. The miner trainee shall provide operational support as it pertains to performing various general/manual labor duties on a frequent basis as assigned. Performance of these and other associated duties in a manner consistent with all applicable procedures, plans, policies, practices, environmental, health or safety rules or legal requirements.

Provide operational support as it pertains to performing various general/manual labor duties on frequent basis as assigned so that production goals are met. Performance of these and other associated duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with all applicable procedures, plans, policies, practices, environmental, health or safety rules or legal requirements.

Essential Functions

• Perform various general/manual labor duties on frequent basis 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, etc.
• 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.
• Conduct all work activities under the direct supervision of an experienced, spotter-certified miner for a period of at least 45 worked shifts and remain in compliance with Federal and State coal mining laws and Company policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Must be able to follow specific instructions while maintaining acceptable established standards of work performance and conduct, show necessary and consistent energy, as well as acceptable mental and physical dexterity, for the satisfactory completion of the essential duties as defined.
• Other duties as assigned by management.