Underground Miner; Entry Level; Archimedes

Small Mine Development builds and operates America’s underground mines. Our mission is to be the leader in safe, productive and innovative mining solutions. We are seeking motivated, self-starters, that can work safely while ensuring production goals are met. By joining our team, you will be tasked with hard yet very rewarding work that provides opportunities for career development and advancement.

Position: Entry Level Underground Miner
Pay Rate: Competitive hourly wage (Depending on Experience), safety and production bonus, taxable daily living allowance, and housing provided.
Schedule: 7 on 7 off, 12-hour shifts. Rotating days and nights
Area: Eureka, Nevada – Archimedes Underground Mine

Under the direction of the site superintendent, underground miners are responsible for performing all aspects of full cycle, hard rock mining. Our underground miners are tasked with carrying out duties that ensure safety and support to the mining advance; consisting of development mining and rehabilitation of existing access. Those responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Operation of underground haulage equipment – 30-ton articulated dump trucks
• Operation of water trucks
• Operation of mixer trucks
• Operation of underground support equipment, e.g., skid steers, forklifts, manlifts, and other equipment
• Handling and transporting explosives
• Dewatering – sumps/pumps operation
• Assist in installing/extending air, water, and discharge lines
• Hazard recognition and mitigation
• Participation in risk assessments and following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Conducting thorough pre-operational inspections on equipment

Applicants must:

• Work with a safety-first mind set and maintain situational awareness at all times.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of all underground (hard rock) mining equipment applications.
• Have experience in operating or using heavy equipment.
• Be able to properly care for and maintain all tools and equipment.
• Possess exceptional workplace housekeeping habits.
• Have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and work in year-round weather conditions.

• Hold a current MSHA Certificate (5000-23) in underground metal/non-metal mining. We will provide if needed.
• Shotcrete application experience
• Construction experience

We offer a strong benefits plan including:

• 401k
• Enrollment in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Various insurance offerings through Colonial, including life and short-term disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Contributions to position specific Continuing Education

Small Mine Development, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are a Drug Free Workplace. Career candidates must pass a drug screen.