Small Mine Development builds and operates Americas 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: Shotcrete/Remix Operator
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
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the site superintendent, shotcrete miners are responsible for applying sprayed concrete to underground rock surfaces, walls, and ceilings to provide structural ground support, prevent rockfalls, and stabilize tunnels.
Those responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Scaling
- Operating shotcrete spray trucks and mixer trucks
- Spraying shotcrete to engineered ground support specifications thickness and coverage
- Monitoring shotcrete quality
- Communicating with maintenance team to ensure equipment is maintained and in proper working order
- 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
Applicants must:
- Work with a safety-first mind set and maintain situational awareness at all times.
- Hold a current MSHA Certificate (5000-23) in underground metal/non-metal mining.
- Possess knowledge and understanding of all underground (hard rock) mining equipment applications.
- Have experience in operating mechanized shotcrete equipment.
- Have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and work in year-round weather conditions.
Beneficial skills but not required:
- Operation experience of underground support equipment, e.g., skid steers, forklifts, manlifts, and other equipment.
- Operation experience of surface loaders Caterpillar 966
Benefits
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.
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