The Maintenance Trainee program is designed for the individual to serve in rotations between ... New Miner Training for Underground & Surface Benefits Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of ...
The Maintenance Trainee program is designed for the individual to serve in rotations between ... New Miner Training for Underground & Surface Benefits Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of ...
Maintenance Trainee (Coalfield)
Macedonia, IL · On-site
$27.33/hr
The Maintenance Trainee program is designed for the individual to serve in rotations between ... New Miner Training for Underground & Surface Benefits Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of ...
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Maintenance Trainee (Coalfield)
Macedonia, IL · On-site
$27.33/hr
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Pit Laborer / Equipment Operator Trainee
Matador, TX · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
We pay for your new miner training, you get trained before you work on your own, and you get annual ... Company Description West Texas Aggregates is a surface sand and gravel operation in Motley County ...
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Pit Laborer / Equipment Operator Trainee
Matador, TX · On-site
$20 - $35/hr
We pay for your new miner training, you get trained before you work on your own, and you get annual ... Company Description West Texas Aggregates is a surface sand and gravel operation in Motley County ...
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$15.17 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$13.94 - $15.97
41% of jobs
The median wage is $17.14 / hr.
$15.97 - $18.01
15% of jobs
$18.01 - $20.04
10% of jobs
$20.04 - $22.07
6% of jobs
$22.71 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.07 - $24.10
9% of jobs
$24.10 - $26.14
6% of jobs
$26.14 - $28.17
3% of jobs
$28.17 - $30.20
9% of jobs
$30.20 - $32.23
1% of jobs
$32.23 - $34.27
0% of jobs
$34.27 - $36.30
0% of jobs
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$21
$36
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$27.33/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 29 days ago
Job description
JOB CATEGORY DEFINITION:
The Maintenance Trainee program is designed for the individual to serve in rotations between maintenance roles in learning the proper training and techniques designed to be successful in all maintenance aspects of underground coal mining.
JOB TITLE DEFINITION:
The trainee will learn:
- General Maintenance & Repairs
- Full service on equipment
- Run wire feed welder
- Read a parts manual
- Proper troubleshooting techniques on diesel equipment
- Fire suppression on diesel equipment
- Diesel emission testing
- Understand mine power layout
- Review all lock-out / tag-out procedures for working on various equipment
- Assist in setting up a VFD/belt drive for a new installation
- Breaker test and correct breaker settings
- Understand basic 3 phase power
- Understand slip, sequence, and remotes for belts
- Perform chain and crawler maintenance
- Proper cribbing and blocking techniques
- Learn how to operate all face equipment
- Troubleshoot & install leaky feeder & fiber optic cables
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associates Degree in Diesel Mechanics or a Trade Certificate in diesel, welding, or hydraulics
- Comparable Military type experience in motorpool
- New Miner Training for Underground & Surface
Benefits
Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $27.33. Rate changes to $36.23 once Federal and State Electrical Certification is received.
In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.
At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.
About Foresight Energy
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Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
Saint Louis, MO, US
Year founded
2004