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Eagle Mine LLC

Underground Miner

Big Bay, MI · On-site

The Underground Miner is responsible for the safe and efficient advance of all lateral development. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES: * Must be able to operate jumbos, loaders, bolters, jacklegs, and ...

Dycom Industries, Inc.

Laborer Telecom Underground

Midland, MI · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Kanaan Communications, LLC, as a Laborer on our Telecom Underground team, you'll participate in all phases of underground construction, including loading ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for underground in Michigan is $22.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in an underground worker role, you need strong physical fitness, mechanical aptitude, and a solid understanding of safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with specialized equipment such as drills, conveyors, and ventilation systems, along with certifications like MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration), is typically required. Problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in underground environments. These competencies are essential to ensure safe, efficient operations and minimize risks in challenging work conditions.

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An underground job typically refers to work performed beneath the Earth's surface, such as in mining, tunneling, or subterranean construction. These jobs can involve operating heavy machinery, drilling, blasting, and ensuring structural safety in confined spaces. Workers in underground jobs often face challenging conditions, including limited visibility, potential exposure to hazardous materials, and the need for specialized safety equipment. Proper training and adherence to safety regulations are crucial to minimizing risks in these environments.

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Underground Miner

Underground Miner

Eagle Mine LLC

Big Bay, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Description:

MAIN PURPOSE:

The Underground Miner is responsible for the safe and efficient advance of all lateral development.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

  • Must be able to operate jumbos, loaders, bolters, jacklegs, and trucks safely and proficiently.
  • Performs drilling, blasting, mucking, and bolting activities. Determines the number of explosives, placement, and firing sequences with the goal of reducing overbreak and underbreak.
  • Must be alert to any conditions which could pose a safety hazard or result in injury or equipment breakdown or damage, and to report or correct such conditions immediately.
  • Must fill out pre- shift safety checklist on all machines instructed to operate.
  • Must fill out the shift data into Deswik.OPS operator app throughout shift.
  • Must be able to accurately track inventory levels of explosives daily, weekly and monthly.
  • Safely transport explosives throughout the mine using various pieces of material handling equipment.
  • Must be able to train other employees on the safe operation of the required machines.
  • Participate in operational and safety training.
  • Must do routine greasing, oiling, servicing, and cleaning of machines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • Six (6) or more years of experience operating Haul Trucks
  • 1-5 years of underground hard-rock mining experience required.
  • Experience mining in and around stressed ground preferred.
  • Ability to work safely and effectively in an underground mining environment.
  • Solid understanding of all underground mining equipment.
  • Be able to obtain proper clearance to work with explosives.

KEY PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Action Oriented - Initiates timely action to address important issues.
  • Collaborates - Encourages unity rather than us vs. them thinking
  • Communicates Effectively - Clear, concise, and professional in communication.
  • Decision Quality - Considers various inputs, criteria, and trade-offs to arrive at effective decisions and recommendations.
  • Ensures accountability - Follows through on commitments.
  • Manages Ambiguity - Accepts needed change despite the uncertainty it brings.

HSEC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Everyone in the workplace is responsible for his or her own safety and for the safety of their co-workers. Employees are responsible for performing all tasks in accordance with relevant HSEC Site Procedures, to work safely and keep the workplace safe. Eagle Mine is responsible for determining steps required to ensure health and safety of all employees, protection of the environment, and the community. Specifically, all employees must:

  • Accept personal responsibility for HSEC
  • Identify hazards, unsafe actions, and conditions that could result in damage to property, injury, impacts to the environment, and the community
  • Obey any instruction issued to protect their own personal health and safety, and the health and safety of others, protection of the environment and the community.
  • Report, as soon as practicable to their Manager any situations where HSEC requirements are not being conformed to within their work area
  • Avoid endangerment to any other person through any act or omission
  • Only use equipment you are trained to use and operate the equipment in a way that is safe, protects the environment and doesn’t cause undue community impacts.
  • Participate in HSEC training provided to them
  • Report all incidents; including but not limited to injuries, near miss, community interactions and impacts, environmental impacts, spills, unsafe work practices, etc.
Requirements: