Student Worker Mining Operations -Summer

Overview

This position provides entry-level support across mining operations and maintenance departments. You will assist crews with labor tasks, cleanup, basic maintenance support, and site organization while gaining exposure to mining operations and safety practices. This is a hands-on mostly outdoor role suited for individuals interested in mining, heavy industry, or skilled trades.

• Be enrolled in a secondary education program for the fall 2026 school year.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and physical
• Willingness to work in a safety-sensitive environment
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Assist crews with general labor tasks around the mine site.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup in shops, mine areas, and work zones.
• Help with grounds maintenance (sweeping, shoveling, washing equipment, etc.)
• Load, unload, and move materials using hand tools and basic equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and MSHA regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Outdoor industrial mining environment
• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and changing weather conditions
• Work performed near heavy equipment and moving machinery
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing
• Ability to work on uneven ground and in elevated areas
• Capable of performing physically demanding labor for extended periods