Top 49 Mining Jobs in Illinois

Operator - Underground
Peabody Energy —Coulterville, IL
- $37.38 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Dragline Operator
Amrize Building Materials US —Elburn, IL
- $39.50 - $43.75 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Forge / Metal Work / Manufacturing /Entry Level & More
SCOT FORGE —Spring Grove, IL
- $17.00 - $23.09 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Experienced and Inexperienced Coal Miners
Custom Staffing Services —Marissa, IL
- $22 - $35 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Inexp Coal Miner
JENNMAR Services —Macedonia, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Underground Coal Miner
GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance, Inc. —Coulterville, IL
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Inexp Coal Miner
JENNMAR Services —Marion, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Coal Miner
JENNMAR Services —Coulterville, IL
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- In person
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Analyst - BCG Vantage, Metals & Mining
Boston Consulting Group —Chicago, IL
- $100,500 - $108,500 a year
- Full-time
- Urgent Care
- English
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
007070-Underground Miner
Heidelberg Materials —McCook, IL
- $47 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pre-employment physical examination
- In-person
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Land Manager
Coeur Mining —Chicago, IL
- $180,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Up to 50% travel
- Research
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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Manufacturing-Production- Forge- Metal Fab Entry Level
SCOT FORGE —Franklin Park, IL
- $17.00 - $23.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Pass drug screening
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Underground Technician
JENNCHEM LLC —Macedonia, IL
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Price Reporter - Metals Recycling
Fastmarkets —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Service Technician
Imperative Chemical Partners —Sumner, IL
- Urgently hiring
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Quick Apply
Dozer Operator
Foresight Energy —Marion, IL
- $26.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 1 year
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Roustabout I
Citation Oil & Gas Corp. —Odin, IL
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
Roof Bolt Operator (Mach)
Foresight Energy —Marion, IL
- $35.19 an hour
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer
Coeur Mining —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Mid-level
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Operational Excellence Engineer
Coeur Mining —Chicago, IL
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Quick Apply

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Operator - Underground

Peabody Energy -
Coulterville, IL

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Job Details

$37.38 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Safety regulations
Underground coal mine experience
High school diploma or GED
Mining
Safety equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Underground mining equipment operation

Full Job Description

About the role:

We are currently seeking an Underground Operator to join our Operations team at our Gateway North Mine. The hourly rate for this position is $37.38. Gateway North mine is an underground coal mine located in Coulterville, Illinois, just an hour outside St. Louis, Missouri. The mine produces high quality thermal coal that is loaded onto haul trucks and then shipped by rail. It uses a continuous miner to extract the coal.

Peabody Gateway North Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

Reporting to the Manager of Production, this job is responsible for the operation of underground mine equipment to facilitate the production of coal.

Duties will include:

Visibly support and champion Peabody's Mission and Values
Act in accordance with and adhere to Safety as a Way of Life Management System
Inspect and service equipment
Operate underground mining equipment in production and support activities
Install, move, clean, operate and maintain conveyor belts and associated equipment
Install and move power distribution equipment
Install and maintain ventilation devices
Install and maintain pumping equipment
Load, deliver, unload and distribute supplies and parts
Assist coworkers with any, or all, of the above activities
Ensure activities comply with safety, environmental and statutory requirements
Other duties as assigned by the company

The Lifestyle:

This position will work Monday-Friday, rotating every two weeks on a 3-shift rotation of midnights, afternoons, and days schedule. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary.

We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.

About you:

Must have prior underground coal mining experience (12 months+ preferred).
Must have demonstrated operating skills on at least two pieces of section equipment (continuous miner, roof bolter, haulage equipment, scoop).
Must be knowledgeable of State and Federal mining regulations pertaining to underground mining.
Certificate of Competency (Face Papers) or Miners License issued by the state where working.
Must possess high school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces for up to the entire length of the shift
Must have the ability to be seated for up to 4 hours to operate equipment or vehicles
Must have the ability to walk for up to 4 hours at a time. Will be required to walk through different sections of the mine with varying degrees of clearance and headroom
Must have the ability to wear required protective footwear, hearing and eye protection, and other personal protective equipment as required by Company and MSHA
Must have the ability to bend or stoop for a full work period as a result of mine height
Must have the ability to climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on/off equipment and ladders
Must have the ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions (push, pull, twist, handle), and have rapid reflex movements of the arms/legs and good hand to eye coordination
Must have the ability to lift 25 – 50 lbs. on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 80 lbs.
Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise from low to high decibels, varying degrees of light/dark, in and around artificial light, and in a confined work area
Must have the ability to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evening and nights, with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays)

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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