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Surface Coal Mine Laborer / Maintenance Worker

O'BRIEN'S COMPANIES
Wheeling, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Location: Northern West Virgina/Western Pennsylvania (various mine sites; travel between locations may be required)

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role: Join a vital team with 30 years in the mining industry supporting coal production in Northern West Virginia/Western Pennsylvania. Our team helps deliver low-cost energy to provide a better life for people around the world. As a Surface Coal Mine Laborer, you'll perform essential maintenance and labor tasks to keep surface structures, conveyor beltlines, and related equipment safe and operational. This hands-on role involves general repairs, housekeeping, and supporting daily mine activities in an outdoor environment. On-the-job training is provided for qualified candidates, with specialized skills (like prior belt work) opening doors to higher-responsibility positions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair surface structures, conveyor beltlines.
  • Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner while prioritizing safety
  • Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations in accordance with Company policy, State, and Federal laws
  • Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning spillage, maintaining walkways, changing rollers, and general site upkeep
  • Demonstrate dependability by consistently arriving at work on time, ready to work 40 hours per week on multiple shifts.
  • Lift, carry, and handle materials/equipment (up to 50 lbs regularly; 40 lbs in various positions, including up/down stairs)
  • Work effectively with exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • MSHA Surface Training
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to/from remote mine sites
  • Must successfully pass drug and alcohol screening, background check
  • Positive attitude, strong work ethic
  • Physical capability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs, and work in demanding outdoor conditions
  • High school diploma or GED preferred

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities (40 hours common)
  • On-the-job training and potential for specialized certifications to advance quickly
  • Health benefits, 401k.
  • Paid time off, holidays
  • Opportunity to work in an essential industry with long-term stability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15

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