What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Underground Coal Miner (Black Hat) — PA & WV position at Vesta Mine Services Inc.?
Vesta Mine Services is seeking dependable, productive, and safety-focused experienced underground coal miners, commonly referred to as Black Hats, for full-time work at multiple mine locations.
Current work locations may include:
- Bailey- Crabapple
- Bailey- Dry Ridge
- Bailey- Aleppo
- Enlow Fork- Archer
- Enlow Fork- Oak Springs
- Cumberland
Overall Job Purpose
Assist with the safe and productive extraction of coal from below the earth’s surface by performing one or more underground coal mining assignments.
Job duties may include:
- Roof bolting
- Booster operation
- Belt moves
- Belt shoveling
- Dewatering
- Overcast construction
- Spraying
- Steel-set installation
- Track work
- Material handling
- General underground labor
- Other duties based on experience and operational needs
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be recognized as an experienced underground coal miner or Black Hat.
- Hold current PA or WV underground mining certifications or papers applicable to the assigned work location.
- Have previous underground coal mining experience.
- Understand underground mine safety procedures and workplace hazards.
- Be able to safely perform assigned duties with limited supervision.
- Be willing to work at multiple mine locations based on company and customer needs.
Essential Job Requirements
Successful candidates must be able to:
- Report to scheduled shifts on time and communicate work absences promptly.
- Work 8- to 12-hour shifts.
- Work overtime, weekends, and six- or seven-day workweeks when required.
- Adjust to different shifts, job duties, crews, and mine locations.
- Remain alert, focused, and safety-conscious in an underground mining environment.
- Follow all company, mine-site, state, federal, and MSHA safety requirements.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, precision, steadiness, problem-solving skills, and quick reaction abilities.
- Work safely and productively as part of a crew.
- Respect different personalities and viewpoints in the workplace.
- Accept constructive feedback from supervisors and respond appropriately.
- Perform physically demanding work in an underground environment.
- Maintain reliable transportation to and from assigned mine locations.
- Comply with Vesta Mine Services’ drug and alcohol policies.
Additional Requirements
- Background checks and drug testing are required.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- This position cannot be performed remotely.
- Work location and assignment may change based on operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vesta Mine Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute for this job?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32