Maintenance Trainee (Coalfield)

Foresight Energy
Macedonia, IL

JOB CATEGORY DEFINITION:

The Maintenance Trainee program is designed for the individual to serve in rotations between maintenance roles in learning the proper training and techniques designed to be successful in all maintenance aspects of underground coal mining.

JOB TITLE DEFINITION:

The trainee will learn:

  • General Maintenance & Repairs
  • Full service on equipment
  • Run wire feed welder
  • Read a parts manual
  • Proper troubleshooting techniques on diesel equipment
  • Fire suppression on diesel equipment
  • Diesel emission testing
  • Understand mine power layout
  • Review all lock-out / tag-out procedures for working on various equipment
  • Assist in setting up a VFD/belt drive for a new installation
  • Breaker test and correct breaker settings
  • Understand basic 3 phase power
  • Understand slip, sequence, and remotes for belts
  • Perform chain and crawler maintenance
  • Proper cribbing and blocking techniques
  • Learn how to operate all face equipment
  • Troubleshoot & install leaky feeder & fiber optic cables

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  1. Associates Degree in Diesel Mechanics or a Trade Certificate in diesel, welding, or hydraulics
  2. Comparable Military type experience in motorpool
  3. New Miner Training for Underground & Surface

Benefits

Compensation at an attractive hourly rate of $27.33. Rate changes to $36.23 once Federal and State Electrical Certification is received.

In addition, there's potential to earn various bonuses based on safety, production metrics, and attendance.

At Foresight Energy, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We offer an outstanding wage and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid holidays; vacation time; and so much more.

Posted 2026-01-14

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