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General Labor / Outby work - Underground

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work underground
• Ability to rotate shifts on a 24/7 basis
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to communicate with all levels of mine management and co-workers
• Ability to lift bags of rock dust and operate rock dust machine
• Ability to perform heavy labor, including the ability to move bags of concrete, mandoors, wood cribbings, water pumps, and roofbolts.
• Ability to set posts and roof supports and clean walkways
• Ability to hang ventilation curtain and install waterlines
• Visually inspect work area for hazards
• Perform methane checks
• Ability to perform fill-in duties for other workers as necessary
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Minimum 1-year experience UG

Benefits

In-experienced Outby Laborers are processed through a contracting service starting at $20.00 per hour. You may contact Jennmar Services if you don't meet the minimum 1-year experience.

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate starting at $23.42. Once First Class Certification has been obtained, you will move to $27.33.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.