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Litchfield, United States

Continuous Miner Operator - Patton

Foresight Energy · Litchfield · United States

$35.19 per hour

Posted: 1/31/2025 · Last checked: 10/11/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Foresight Energy's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

  • Operate miner to gather coal and convey it to shuttle cars or other haulage equipment
  • Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
  • Reposition miner to make additional holes or cuts
  • Drive miner into position at working face
  • Experience in operating miner safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Company Policy, State Laws, and Federal Laws
  • Observe and listen to equipment operation to detect binding or stoppage of tools or other equipment malfunctions
  • Monitor extraction operations
  • Knowledge to be able to perform routine maintenance and repairs to miner

Requirements

2 + years experience as a Continuous Miner Operator

Current Underground MSHA Experienced Miner Training

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $35.19.

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.

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