What are the responsibilities and job description for the Miner position at Harrison Western?
Harrison Western was founded in 1968 and has provided superior design and construction services to the mining, and tunneling industries for over 50 years, as well as providing geotechnical and other unique services to civil projects. Additionally, Underground Infrastructure Technologies, LLC (UIT), a division of Harrison Western, is a full-service utility contractor specializing in trenchless technologies. UIT preforms wet and dry utility installations utilizing both trenchless technologies and open cut excavation to complete projects, large or small in multiple geographic markets. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, we have completed over $2 billion of mining and construction development projects that range geographically from the Artic to the Andes.
The Miner performs tasks to support mining operations/remediation including cleaning and preparing jobsites, removing debris, loading and unloading material and assisting with operating heavy equipment. They follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA/environment regulations for safe working conditions. The Miner follow plans and instructions from the superintendent.
Tasks
- Operate mining equipment including by not limited to drills, muckers, trucks, forklifts and others
- Remove and install pipelines, compressed airlines, communication lines
- Concrete formwork and pours
- Rehabilitation of existing works
- Advancement of new works
- Installation and maintenance of ventilation and utilities
- Intermediate steel installation and welding
- Identify, maintain and repair general maintenance on equipment
- Follow safety rules, regulations and procedures
- Perform daily jobsite inspection
- General underground labor skills
- At times, may lead small crews
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and requirements
- 3 years’ prior mining experience
- Ability to read blueprints
- Recognize hazards and safety risks
- Strong work ethic
- Regular attendance required
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Ability to obtain an Employee Possessor Permit from the ATF
Physical Demands
- Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night
- Ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.
- Must be able to work underground and outside in all types of weather
- Ability to work within confined spaces and in the dark
- Ability to kneel, bend and stoop down for prolonged periods of time
- Tolerate being exposed to loud noises
Skills and Specifications:
- Ability to take direction from supervision
- Recognize hazards and safety risks
- Familiar with equipment and tools required for the position
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Work in a standing, seated, or other physical positions
- ATF Clearance
- Shaft Sinking experience preferred
Benefits include:
- Starting pay between $30.00 to $35.00 DOE
- Per Diem paid based on location
- 3 Medical plans to choose from
- Vision and Dental Plans
- 8 paid holidays
- 401k with Company match that is immediately vested
It is the policy of Harrison Western not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. Harrison Western is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the HR department at hr@harwest.com.
Salary : $30 - $35
