CM Miner at Peabody Energy in Oak Creek, Colorado

Posted in General Business about 13 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Site:Twentymile Mine

About the role:

We are currently seeking aCM Minerto join our Continuous Mining Team at our Twentymile Mine location.The Hourly Pay Range for this position is between $37.17 and $41.90 depending on experience.

Reporting to the CM Leadman. The scope of your role will be toperform all necessary work in a CM section.This role offers a great opportunity for growth and to expand knowledge and skills.

Twentymile mine is an underground coal mine located in Colorado's scenic Yampa Valley about 20 miles outside Steamboat Springs, a ski resort and vacation destination. The surrounding area has towns both large and small including Oak Creek, Craig, Hayden, and Steamboat Springs. Hunting and fishing are very popular in this area. Shotgun and archery hunting is allowed on Peabody property for employees with proper authorization.

Peabody Twentymile has a safety-first culture and has been recognized two years in a row by the National Mining Association as the safest underground coal mine in the United Sates. The award recognizes coal and mineral mining operations with the lowest MSHA reportable injury rate. In 2023, Twentymile completed three years without a single reportable injury.

Duties will include:


  • Operation of all CM mining equipment including the Miner, Bolter, Shuttle car, Scoop, Uniloader, etc.
  • Hang Cable
  • Move belt, power and fans as required
  • Perform comprehensive equipment walk-a-round and supply all equipment with appropriate lubrication, roof mats, resin, bolts, rock dust, water, etc.
  • Build cribs, move and install timber, cables, crib blocks, seal stoppings, install Kennedy panels, hang and install water lines
  • Assure good housekeeping in the section.

The Lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role, working from Twentymile Mine location in Oak Creek, Co. Peabody offersBenefits including Paid Time Off, 401K, Quarterly Safety Incentives, Annual Incentive based on Performance and Safety, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Accident Insurance.

About you:


  • Colorado Mine Foreman Preferred
  • Electrical Certification Preferred
  • Noise Certification Preferred
  • Previous mining experience preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent

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 climb up and down stairs/steps and climb on and off equipment and ladders.
  • Must have the ability to lift/raise up to 80 lbs. without mechanical assistance frequently during the course of work shift.
  • Must have the ability to work in extreme conditions, including but not limited to changing weather conditions, dust, mud, water 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
  • The job requires that you be able to work various shifts (required shifts include days, evenings and nights with rotating schedules, weekends and holidays


  • NOTE: This is a "safety sensitive role". Individuals in safety sensitive roles cannot have:

    • an uncontrolled condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or ability to control a motor vehicle or other large machinery:
    • an uncontrolled respiratory or cardiac dysfunction likely to interfere with the ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery:
    • a current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with ability to operate a motor vehicle or other large machinery:
    • a current or unregulated mental or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with ability to drive a motor vehicle or other large machinery;
    • impaired hearing (with or without hearing aids) that would prevent the person from hearing crucial safety information or alarms;
    • impaired vision. Individuals must meet the minimum vison requirements of at least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) with or without correction and at least 70° field of vision in horizontal meridian measured.

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.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: visit Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

EEO Disclaimer:Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Please apply directly as submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered without prior approval. All applications will be treated as highly confidential and will not be disclosed beyond HR and the hiring manager.

EEO Disclaimer

Peabody is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Nearest Major Market: Colorado
Job Segment: Coal Mining, Sustainability, Equipment Operator, Electrical, Mining, Energy, Manufacturing, Engineering





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