Position Description

Underground Mine Scaler
Department Aggregate Operations (Hourly)
Location BAKERSVILLE | Somerset, PA 15501
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Employment Status:
Full-Time (>30 hrs/wk)

Underground Mine Scaler - What Will You Do?

  • Perform assigned duties in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life, and maximize production.
  • Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled and/or required
  • Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored in an appropriate location.
  • Advise the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs or safety issues in a timely fashion.
  • Participate in routine maintenance of the mine and associated equipment.
  • Promote a culture of working safely and complying with all applicable company safety policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
  • Maintain inventory of required safety equipment such as a functional fire extinguisher and all PPE.      
  • Perform daily pre-shift safety and maintenance inspections of the workplace and equipment, and report any safety issues to your supervisor prior to start up.                               
  • Use equipment according to its designed use.
  • Perform other related duties assigned by your supervisor including but not limited to laborer duties.
  • Demonstrate integrity, a positive courteous and respectful manner, and cultural awareness in performance of duties, and in interaction with others in the workplace.
  • Willingness and ability to take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose and skin from irritation and infection using Safety Data Sheets and when exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances.

Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?

  • Minimum of one year’s experience working in the desired job classification in an underground stone mine.
  • Trained and skilled in the processes involved in an underground stone mining operation.
  • Industrial Minerals MSHA part 48 Subpart A & B training.
  • Willing to participate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Industrial Minerals Mine Rescue team.
  • Capable of passing ATF background investigation and in possession of a valid driver’s license.
  • Able to interpret mine plans and effectively communicate to co-workers.
  • Willing and able to assume other jobs or tasks as designated to him/her by management during the mining process.
  • Able to work independently to maintain the schedule of work that has been assigned to him/her.
  • Able to read, write, add and subtract adequately for the maintenance of accurate daily records.
  • Physically capable of working in both hot and cold environments.
  • Physically capable of strenuous work including, but not limited to, lifting up to 75 lbs., twisting, shoveling, prying, pulling, working/traveling on uneven terrain, working with arms above shoulder height for extended periods, and managing heavy equipment and objects. 
  • Capable of working safely at heights up to 60 feet.

Why Apply?

  • Competitive Benefit Package
  • Career Growth - We pride ourselves in developing coworkers and promoting from within.
  • Winters Off (Certain Positions) – Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still earning year-round benefits.
  • Stable Industry - Our materials are in high demand year over year.

What Is a NESL Career

  • BUILD AMERICA - Our work goes directly toward rebuilding America's infrastructure
  • Contribute to a sustainable future improving the lives of people and communities we serve.
  • Collaborate in an open culture where sound values and dedicated people come together for greater results.
  • Thrive in a people-driven family owned company with countless opportunities to learn and grow.

NESL is a privately held family-owned company, priding itself on being Pennsylvania’s largest construction materials producer/supplier and not to mention, leader in heavy highway construction. Founded in 1924, NESL boasts over 1,800 coworkers helping To Build America From the Ground Up! Headquartered in New Enterprise, PA, our footprint encompasses 57 quarries, 3 sand deposits, 33 hot mix asphalt plants, 21 fixed and portable ready mix concrete plants and 1 lime distribution center throughout PA and Western NY.    

And…we are GROWING! 

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.