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the Doe Run company

Mine Trainee

Boss, MO · On-site

$21.28/hr

Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career ... Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking. * Perform ...

the Doe Run company

Mine Trainee

Bixby, MO · On-site

$21.28/hr

Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career ... Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking. * Perform ...

Doe Run

Mine Trainee

Ellington, MO · On-site

$21.28/hr

Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career ... Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking. * Perform ...

Doe Run

Mine Trainee

Bixby, MO · On-site

$21.28/hr

Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career ... Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking. * Perform ...

the Doe Run company

Mine Trainee

Ellington, MO · On-site

$21.28/hr

Insurance benefits start day 1. 80 hours vacation after 90 days. On-the-job training with career ... Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking. * Perform ...

Freeport McMoRan

Locomotive Operator Trainee

Claypool, AZ · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

... mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales ... 365-day operation.  * Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using ...

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Locomotive Operator Trainee

Claypool, AZ · On-site

$21 - $27/hr

Arizona's Globe-Miamihistoric mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The ... day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation. Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work ...

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How much do day mining traineeship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for day mining traineeship in the United States is $26.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Day Mining Traineeship vs Mining Operator?

AspectDay Mining TraineeshipMining Operator
Required CredentialsBasic safety certifications, training programsCertifications, licenses, and experience
Work EnvironmentSupervised, training-focused, on-site mining sitesOperational, hands-on work at mining sites
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level training programs for mining companiesFull-time operational roles in mining companies

The Day Mining Traineeship is an entry-level training program designed to prepare individuals for mining careers, focusing on safety and basic skills. In contrast, a Mining Operator is a trained professional responsible for operating mining equipment and performing extraction tasks. The traineeship provides foundational knowledge, while the mining operator role requires prior certification and experience.

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Infographic showing various Day Mining Traineeship job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,819 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Mine Trainee

the Doe Run company

Boss, MO • On-site

$21.28/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 10 days ago

The Doe Run Company rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

34th of 41 rated mining

Job description

We take pride in supplying the essential minerals that keep our country safe, strong, and moving forward.
$21.28/hour
5% targeted monthly bonus.
Insurance benefits start day 1.
80 hours vacation after 90 days.
On-the-job training with career growth opportunities.
The Doe Run Company is seeking a Mine Trainee to learn how to perform any production job in the mine safely. This day shift position is located at Brushy Creek Underground in Boss, MO.
The work location may change as needed to support production and business needs within the Viburnum Trend in Southeast Missouri.
Education & Experience:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
  • 0-6 months of work experience
  • Ability to obtain ATF clearance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Learn how to work safely in the mine environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to be productive and maintain quality standards.
  • Learn how to operate mobile and stationary equipment.
  • Learn to use hand tools.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities:
  • Safely and efficiently hand scale or mechanically scale mine back and roof bolt, as needed
  • Crush ore and run skip pocket as needed
  • Gain a general knowledge of the mining cycle, including drilling, blasting, and mucking.
  • Perform associated support jobs such as, transportation of explosives, operating a forklift, and preventative maintenance.
  • Learn basic maintenance, equipment cleaning, and underground housekeeping tasks needed to perform efficiently in the mine environment.
  • Conduct a pre-shift and work area inspection to ensure the work location and the equipment are safe and functioning properly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical and Lifting:
  • Regularly works underground and is exposed to moving, mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to wet, humid conditions, and works at heights of four feet or more, with fall protection. May work in confined spaces. Occasionally exposed to vibration and required to wear personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to, a respirator, hearing protection and eyewear. Required to work rotating shifts up to 7 days per week. Exposed to loud noise levels.
  • Regularly requires hearing, feeling attributes of objects, grasping, pushing, standing, walking, driving, and reaching with hands/arms; frequently requires talking and repetitive movement; occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing or balancing. Requires clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, the ability to judge distance and spatial relationships, precise hand-eye coordination, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift up to 100 pounds.

Based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company and a global provider of lead, copper, and zinc concentrates. Dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production, Doe Run operates the Resource Recycling facility, one of the world's largest, single-site lead recycling centers, located in Boss, Missouri. The company also owns six operating mines in one of the world's largest lead mining districts, also in Missouri: Brushy Creek, Buick, Casteel, Fletcher/West Fork, Mine 29/Viburnum and Sweetwater. The Doe Run Company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services necessary to provide power, protection, and convenience. Doe Run has operations in Missouri, Washington, and Arizona. For more information, visit www.doerun.com.
Doe Run is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1864

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