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Step 1
Know that mineworkers do a variety of tasks. They dig coal, ore and rock from underground or open-cut mines, load what they dig and maintain equipment. Certain mineworkers also keep an eye on safety conditions and look out for the well-being of their co-workers.
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Step 2
Be able to show proof of a high school education or its equivalent and have a valid driver's license before planning to become a mineworker.
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Step 3
Find out about job training, which is sometimes offered through mining companies. If you do start out working for a mining company, expect to start out at the bottom of the ladder. Rookies almost always start out with the grunt jobs and work their way up while people who have more experience have positions in management and supervision.
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Step 4
Enroll in a vocational program for training. Ask mining companies about work experience programs or internships. Also, look into training programs that teach you how to drive and operate large industrial vehicles. This kind of knowledge will get you a better position in any mining company.
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Step 5
Start applying for jobs before you finish vocational school or on-the-job training.
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Step 6
Always consider your safety when you're on the job. Besides damage to your lungs, be aware of your surrounding while underground and make sure you know of what to do in the case of an emergency situation.
