How to hire a miner

How to hire a miner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step miner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a miner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new miner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The miner hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A miner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, miners from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents miner salaries for various positions.

   Type of Miner	Description	Hourly rate
   Miner		$13-35
   Coal Miner	The primary job of a coal miner is to extract coal from underground and surface mines. Coal miners operate expensive and complex machinery that cuts, drills, shovels, or scrapes coal and earth to collect fuel... Show more	$12-39

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Regulations
   • Ground Support
   • MSHA
   • Underground Mine
   • Conveyor Belts
   • Shovels
   • Water Truck
   • General Maintenance
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Front End Loader
   • Scoops
   • Shotcrete
   • SAS
   • Equipment Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Operate and maintain the concrete plant and manage formulation of shotcrete and concrete batches.
   • Shovele and work belt frame and rollers, reclaim, out-by, torches, hanging water lines.
   • Install roof bolts for grind control, pour concrete and assist in steel erection, and use of shotcrete.
   • Muck with Wagner ST5 LHD.
   • Haul muck, run loader, etc.
   • Certify in first aid, CPR, and mine rescue.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your miner job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A miner can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, miners' average salary in florida is 37% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level miners 61% less than senior-level miners.
   • Certifications. A miner with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a miner's salary.

   Average miner salary

   $46,997yearly

   $22.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level miner salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 20, 2025

4. Writing a miner job description

   A good miner job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a miner job description:

   Miner job description example

   At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can't live without them.”
   
   Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 17,500 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash's People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
   
   This role is responsible for preparing coffee shop beverages and food, operating cash register and receiving payment in a timely and efficient manner while displaying courteous customer service. Here's what you'll do: Prepare coffee shop beverages; brew, mix and/or blend beverages according to set standards. Prepare food items according to procedures. Ensure food and beverages are handled in a safe manner and according to established guidelines, and work is completed in a clean work environment. Operate cash register to itemize customer purchases and process payments including, but not limited to; cash, checks, credit cards, gift certificates, coupons, etc. Stock items and rotate deli items and merchandise displays. Maintain understanding of current store programs and product locations. Understand use of check-stand equipment (i.e., register) and coffee shop equipment and its efficient operation. Notify the department lead or manager if products and supplies need to be ordered. Comply with Company policies regarding security, cash handling/cash drawer accounting procedures, product handling (i.e., damaged/spoiled products), etc. Maintain a clean and well-stocked department; ensure the department complies with Company safety and sanitation procedures and standards. Communicate the Company programs (i.e., loyalty program, scans, etc.), in-store specials and coupons to customers, and models high standards of service to achieve a customer oriented store. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Here's what you'll need: High school diploma or GED (preferred) One year of retail or related experience preferred. Good verbal communication skills; ability to interact politely and effectively with customers. Good customer service and organizational skills; detail-oriented. Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required. Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
   
   SpartanNash is a certified Veteran-Friendly Employer. We value the perspectives, backgrounds, skills, work ethic and leadership that those who are military connected bring to the workforce.
   
   As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.
   
   SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and believes employing a diverse workforce is key to our success. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.
   We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right miner for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with miners they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit miners who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your miner job on Zippia to find and recruit miner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as constructionjobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting miners requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new miner

   Once you've decided on a perfect miner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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