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007070-Underground Miner

at Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. in Mccook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You’ll Be Doing

+ Safely operate underground mining equipment and machinery to support daily production goals.

+ Conduct inspections of work areas, equipment, and mine conditions to identify and address safety concerns.

+ Perform drilling, blasting, scaling, hauling, and material handling activities as assigned.

+ Follow mine plans, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements to maintain efficient operations.

+ Collaborate with team members to achieve production targets while maintaining a strong safety culture.

What Are We Looking For

+ Strong commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.

+ Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mining equipment with minimal supervision.

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

+ Mechanical aptitude and the capability to learn and adapt to underground mining processes and equipment.

+ Dependable work ethic with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a dynamic environment.

Conditions of Employment

+ Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

+ Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

+ Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

+ $47.00 per hour.

+ Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension.

+ Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Req ID JR10018718

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

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Job Posting: JC296856397

Posted On: Sep 10, 2026

Updated On: Sep 16, 2026

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