What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underground Mine Scaler position at New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.?
Underground Mine Scaler - What Will You Do?
- Perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life, and maximize production.
- Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled and/or required
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored in an appropriate location.
- Advise the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs or safety issues in a timely fashion.
- Participate in routine maintenance of the mine and associated equipment.
- Promote a culture of working safely and complying with all applicable company safety policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
- Maintain inventory of required safety equipment such as a functional fire extinguisher and all PPE.
- Perform daily pre-shift safety and maintenance inspections of the workplace and equipment, and report any safety issues to your supervisor prior to start up.
- Use equipment according to its designed use.
- Perform other related duties assigned by your supervisor including but not limited to laborer duties.
- Demonstrate integrity, a positive courteous and respectful manner, and cultural awareness in performance of duties, and in interaction with others in the workplace.
- Willingness and ability to take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection using Safety Data Sheets and when exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances.
Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?
- Minimum of one year’s experience working in the desired job classification in an underground stone mine.
- Trained and skilled in the processes involved in an underground stone mining operation.
- Industrial Minerals MSHA part 48 Subpart A & B training.
- Willing to participate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Industrial Minerals Mine Rescue team.
- Capable of passing ATF background investigation and in possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Able to interpret mine plans and effectively communicate to co-workers.
- Willing and able to assume other jobs or tasks as designated to him/her by management during the mining process.
- Able to work independently to maintain the schedule of work that has been assigned to him/her.
- Able to read, write, add and subtract adequately for the maintenance of accurate daily records.
- Physically capable of working in both hot and cold environments.
- Physically capable of strenuous work including, but not limited to, lifting up to 75 lbs., twisting, shoveling, prying, pulling, working/traveling on uneven terrain, working with arms above shoulder height for extended periods, and managing heavy equipment and objects.
- Capable of working safely at heights up to 60 feet.
Why Apply?
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Career Growth - We pride ourselves in developing coworkers and promoting from within.
- Winters Off (Certain Positions) – Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still earning year-round benefits.
- Stable Industry - Our materials are in high demand year over year.
