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Mine Technician (Surveyor) Reports To : Chief Mine Engineer Location : New Mexico - East OVERVIEW The Mine Surveyor is responsible for interacting with various engineering and operations groups to ...

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kershaw, SC

$32 - $37/hr

HiFyve is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mine Technician in Kershaw, SC! Salary: $32 - $35/hour Shift: Full-Time Location: Kershaw, SC Benefits: Full benefits package, paid training, 401(k), PTO Position ...

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How much do mine technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for mine technician 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 a mine technician?

Mine Technicians are skilled professionals who support mining operations by assisting with tasks such as surveying, sampling, equipment maintenance, and safety inspections. They work closely with engineers and geologists to help ensure efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible extraction of minerals. Their duties may include monitoring equipment, collecting ore samples, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Mine Technicians often work in underground or surface mines and play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of a mining site.

What are some typical challenges a mine technician might face during daily operations, and how are they addressed?

Mine Technicians often encounter challenges such as working in physically demanding environments, adhering to strict safety protocols, and troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. These are addressed through rigorous safety training, clear communication with supervisors and engineers, and ongoing technical education. Technicians usually work closely with a multidisciplinary team to quickly resolve issues and maintain smooth operations, which helps minimize downtime and ensures a safe workplace.

What is the difference between Mine Technician vs Drilling Technician?

AspectMine TechnicianDrilling Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications often preferredHigh school diploma; specialized training or certifications in drilling equipment
Work EnvironmentUnderground or surface mining sites, working with mining equipment and safety protocolsConstruction sites or mining operations, focusing on drilling and blasting activities
Industry UsageMining companies, mineral extraction industriesConstruction, oil and gas, mining industries
Job FocusMaintaining and operating mining equipment, ensuring safety standardsOperating drilling machinery, preparing sites for blasting or exploration

While both Mine Technicians and Drilling Technicians work in mining-related environments, Mine Technicians focus on maintaining mining equipment and safety within mining operations. Drilling Technicians specialize in operating drilling machinery for exploration or blasting. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right role aligned with their skills and career goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mine technician?

To thrive as a Mine Technician, you need a solid understanding of geology, mining methods, and safety practices, often backed by a diploma or certification in mining technology or a related field. Familiarity with mining software (such as AutoCAD or Surpac), surveying equipment, and health and safety management systems is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication set outstanding Mine Technicians apart. These abilities ensure safe, efficient mining operations and accurate data collection, both of which are critical for operational success.
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Infographic showing various Mine Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,819 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Geologist/Underground Mine Technician

Martin Marietta

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Martin Marietta Materials rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

352nd of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

Description:

The Underground Geotech is responsible for technical fieldwork at multiple underground room and pillar limestone mines in the Kansas City District. The role involves working closely with divisional support leadership, site leadership, and district level production management teams to implement standardized critical safety procedures enabling timely, proactive decision-making regarding underground mine conditions. Duties include borescoping, geological field mapping, geotechnical data collection, and organization, management of ground monitoring instrumentation, participation in safety initiatives, managing ground control installations, as well as any other ground control techniques and methods needed to ensure miner safety and compliance with internal and Federal underground mine standards. 

Key objective is performing technical field work to provide critical data for Martin Marietta’s “Green, Yellow, Red” ground control program.

 Location:

This position will be based out of our Overland Park, KS office.

Responsibilities:

  • Regularly perform borescoping and logging of the mine roof as the primary method of data collection.
  • Organize, manage, and file data as required by each site utilizing Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD/ Carlson and other software as needed.
  • Help manage ground monitoring instrumentation consisting of telltales, convergence monitors, borehole extensometers, etc. Duties include installation, repair, regular measurement, data management and automation.
  • Geological field mapping and classification of geologic structure.
  • Mapping of mine extents.
  • Assist with Mine Planning initiatives as needed.
  • Responsible for assisting with regular PLS mine surveys by helping to install and manage mine centerlines.
  • Clearly communicate key findings and necessary data to geotechnical staff, support services, and site management in real time.
  • Promote Martin Marietta’s safety culture and actively participate in any and all safety initiatives as needed.
  • Must have an understanding of MSHA regulations and assist with compliance and issues as they arise.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Skills:

Ground Condition Analysis
Hydrology
Mine Operations
Mine Support Systems
Rock Mechanics
Soil Testing
Terrascience
Critical Thinking

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, Mine Engineering, or equivalent technical field. 
  • Must be motivated, self-directed. 
  • Organized, and detail oriented with Microsoft Office experience. 
  • Skillful and effective communicator. 
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Valid US Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Underground Mining Experience. 
  • Leadership experience a plus. 
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Excel proficiency, Autocad experience. 

Work Environment

This job operates in an underground production mining environment at multiple sites and regularly involves the operation of heavy equipment such as manlifts and mining drills. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds from ground to waist, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination, manual dexterity, repetitive motion, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending and stooping, working from a elevated position and the ability to drive.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Travel will be required within the KC area to job sites within the area of responsibility.

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Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt.

Industry

Coal, metals and minerals mining

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Raleigh, NC, US

Year founded

1994

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