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Experienced Underground Miner - Mariposa, CA

Jobcase, Inc., Elko, NV, United States


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 Experienced Underground Miner

Pay Rate Competitive hourly wage with per diem + safety and production bonus

Schedule 7 on 7 off, 12-hour shifts. Rotating days and nights

Area Mariposa, California - Blue Moon/Keystone Underground Mine

General Position Overview Under the direction of the site superintendent, underground miners are responsible for performing all aspects of full cycle, hard rock mining.

Duties And Responsibilities 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):

Scaling

Muck‑Haul

Installing rock bolt ground support

Face drilling - Mechanized (jumbo) or jack leg when required

Operating face loading equipment

Installing/extending air, water and discharge lines

Installing ventilation

Hazard recognition and mitigation

Participation in risk assessments and following SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

Conducting thorough pre-operational inspections on equipment

Experience and Qualification Requirements

Work with a safety-first mindset and maintain situational awareness at all times.

Hold a current MSHA Certificate (5000-23) in underground metal
on‑metal mining.

Possess knowledge and understanding of all underground (hard rock) mining equipment applications.

Have experience in operating Sandvik and or Atlas Copco/Epiroc jumbo drills and rock bolters.

Be trained and experienced in operating underground haulage equipment - articulated dump trucks and LHD loaders.

Be competent with safety and procedures of loading and blasting face rounds and long hole stopes.

Have experience and ability to efficiently install utilities.

Have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and work in year-round weather conditions.

Beneficial Skills But Not Required

Shotcrete application experience

Operation experience of underground support equipment, e.g., skid steers, forklifts, manlifts, and other equipment.

Benefits

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

Transportation to and from job site

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.

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