Production Miner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Turner Mining Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
** Entry Level Miner **
**Reports to: **Foreman - Turner Mining Group
Job Description:
The Entry Level Miner is a starting point for both operations and maintenance within Turner Mining Group. This position will develop into an equipment operator or maintenance technician role. The successful candidate must live the Turner Values and be an outward example to others. This position must demonstrate a strong commitment to “Safe Production” through decision making, priorities, and client relations.
Objectives and Contributions:
The Entry Level Miner is focused on key aspects that drive communication and safe production while maintaining a high level of efficiency, and preventative maintenance awareness requirements. The Entry Level Miner demonstrates safety ownership at a personal level and holds other crew members to the same high standard.
Work with employees to ensure a high level of accuracy and engagement on hazard identification and control
Engage crews and leadership to define processes that motivate working towards common goals
Assist with MSHA regulatory task training and verify compliance to standards
Live the values as part of a visible daily decision-making process
Involvement in risk assessment processes at various levels of the organization
Holds themselves and others accountable for acting like an owner (taking care of equipment, not wasting resources, using time wisely, and being accountable for conditions and behaviors)
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping (machine and work areas)
Culture and Communication:
Can effectively communicate in English (multi-lingual preferred)
Work with crews to support proactive near miss reporting
Leads by example (walks the talk)
Systems:
Trains to Turner standards to perform quality pre-operation machine inspections (Based on mobile equipment physical demands analysis)
Trains to Turner standards to accurately document 5000-23 and training checklist requirements
Travel and New Site Development:
- Maintains a valid and insurable driving license
Time and Interactions:
The Entry Level Miner must be flexible on shift schedules (days and nights) to assist with training and production needs
The Entry Level Miner will be self-starting, motivated, with a strong desire to be part of a team and to influence improvement. Communication is also critical to keep leadership and site-based personnel in the loop of successes, challenges, and any additional support that may be required
Excellent time management skills
Qualifications:
Willingness and ability to adhere to OSHA / MSHA regulatory requirements
Entry Level Miners will be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of hire
0-1 years’ experience in mining / heavy industry preferred
Ability to obtain a working knowledge of safety systems and processes
Appropriate attention to detail required
Strong communication skills
Strong morals and values
Exemplary attendance record
Exemplary safety and disciplinary record
Willingness to be flexible on daily job duty requirements
Maintains a positive outspoken learning attitude
The Entry Level Miner will become competent and highly proficient on each piece of the following equipment through on-the-job training and skills qualification:
**Water truck, **
Haulage Truck
OR
Maintenance Work Identification, Preventive Maintenance including Operator Basic Care
Fuel / Lube Truck
Other Duties:
- In addition to the job skills above, there may be requirements for manual tasks to be completed to meet other business needs. Operators in any job duty classification may be required to participate in these additional tasks.
Physical Demands:
The physical requirements listed below are essential functions of this position and must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Weight Requirement: Ability to meet equipment manufacturer’s safety requirements, including a body weight under 330 pounds.
Mobility & Posture: Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb stairs, and climb ladders repeatedly.
Reaching & Movement: Ability to reach forward and overhead, and to perform sustained or repetitive movements of the neck, hands, wrists, and ankles/feet.
Strength & Endurance: Ability to push and pull with a force of at least 100 pounds.
Ability to lift, carry, and set down objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to lift and carry objects overhead weighing up to 45 pounds.
Ability to lift and move items from floor level to waist, shoulder, and overhead levels.
Ability to carry weights over distances of at least 20 feet.
Repetition & Duration: Ability to perform the above motions multiple times in succession and sustain activity for extended periods.
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