What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Miner- Miner 3 and Miner 4 (East Tennessee Mines) position at Nyrstar East Tennessee Mines?
THE ROLE
The purpose of this job is to safely and efficiently advance capital and secondary development waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. The Experienced Miner must be able to perform a minimum of two of the following mining tasks: truck driver, supply hauler/nipper, chute puller, dispatcher, crusher operator, skip tender, Hoist man, grader, explosives handler, loader, mine repairman (utilities).
Rates start at $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
The purpose of this job is to safely and efficiently advance capital and secondary development waste at the Nyrstar Tennessee Mine operation. The Experienced Miner must be able to perform a minimum of two of the following mining tasks: truck driver, supply hauler/nipper, chute puller, dispatcher, crusher operator, skip tender, Hoist man, grader, explosives handler, loader, mine repairman (utilities).
Rates start at $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Performs pre-shift checks of equipment
- Conducts ongoing workplace inspections
- Assists with wetting and hand-scaling after blasting
- Follows correct loading procedures
- Follows correct dumping procedures
- Follows all MSHA and Nyrstar safety procedures
- Understands the effects of poorly prepared surfaces on tires
- Any other duties as directed
- Understands the effects of poorly prepared surfaces on tires
- Any other duties as directed
- Promote and demonstrate safe behavior at all times
- Demonstrated competence in coaching, mentoring and providing feedback to team members
- Good time management and prioritization skills
- Works unsupervised or with limited supervision
- Transports operation supplies including explosives within the mine
- Handles loads of varying sizes and weights
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
- Required minimum of 2-3 years’ experience of mining
- Required experience in construction and/or using mining heavy equipment
- Required knowledge of mining regulation and statutory responsibilities
- Preferred experience in mine specific equipment
Department: External
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
Salary : $22 - $25
