Job Summary and Essential Functions

• Train with qualified personnel to gain necessary skills for performing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic repairs of underground mining equipment.
• Demonstrate continuous progress in achieving the qualifications/skills of a Mechanic Underground.
• Assist in performing scheduled maintenance, and complete reports and records as required.
• Perform other, non-maintenance tasks as assigned.

Special Skills/Responsibilities

• Must have electrical maintenance experience and/or electrical training/schooling (preferred in underground mining).
• Must have underground miners license or face papers in the state where working or obtain them at first available opportunity.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to communicate and coordinate with coworkers and supervisors.
• Must possess high school diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Underground Environment

• Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time on uneven, rocky surfaces.
• 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.
• Walking ability will be judged according to SCSR emergency evacuation plan required and approved by MSHA.
• 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 and 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 and legs as well as good hand to eye coordination.
• Must have the ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis and the ability to occasionally lift items weighing up to 75 pounds.
• 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 and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.