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Miner jobs are open across coal, hard-rock, and surface mining operations, at every level from entry-level laborer to mine foreman and shift supervisor, with specializations in underground blasting, equipment operation, and mine safety inspection. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Miner's North Jewelers | Traverse City, MI
Build Relationships. Create Memories. Love Where You Work.
$60,000–$75,000+ Annual Earning Potential | Full-Time | Benefits
Looking for more than just another sales job? At Miner's North Jewelers, you'll find a rewarding career, a supportive team, and the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives while earning a great living.
We're a family-owned jewelry store with over 50 years of history in Northern Michigan. We've built our reputation on exceptional customer experiences, meaningful relationships, and a genuine passion for what we do.
We believe happy, supported employees create unforgettable customer experiences. That's why we invest in our people, celebrate successes, encourage personal growth, and work hard to make Miner's North a place you'll genuinely enjoy coming to every day.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Rewarding Earning Potential: $60,000–$75,000+ annually, including hourly pay, commissions, and performance bonuses.
- Great Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.
- Work-Life Balance: A workplace that recognizes the importance of life outside of work.
- A Team That Has Your Back: A welcoming, collaborative environment where teamwork matters, successes are celebrated, and everyone contributes.
- Learn & Grow: Exceptional industry training, ongoing education, and opportunities to build valuable skills and expertise.
- A Little Extra Fun: Enjoy employee discounts on beautiful jewelry, team celebrations, company-provided Saturday lunches, and the opportunity to help people celebrate life's special moments.
What You'll Do
- Create welcoming, personalized experiences that make every customer feel valued.
- Build lasting customer relationships through genuine conversations, thoughtful recommendations, and exceptional follow-up.
- Help customers celebrate life's milestones through fine jewelry, engagement rings, custom designs, and meaningful gifts.
- Develop your jewelry knowledge through ongoing training and education.
- Work collaboratively with your teammates to achieve goals and deliver exceptional service.
- Take pride in maintaining a beautiful, inviting showroom.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who loves working with people, takes pride in doing things well, and brings positive energy to the team.
You'll thrive here if you:
- Are personable, outgoing, and genuinely enjoy building relationships.
- Are motivated to succeed, enjoy achieving goals, and take ownership of your results.
- Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team-first mentality.
- Are dependable, detail-oriented, and communicate professionally.
- Are eager to learn, grow, and develop your skills.
- Are comfortable using technology and learning new systems.
- Have at least two years of customer-facing experience in retail, hospitality, sales, or another service-focused industry.
Fine jewelry experience is preferred, but not required! We're happy to teach you about jewelry. What matters most is your personality, professionalism, motivation, and genuine care for people.
The Details
Position: Full-Time Fine Jewelry Sales Associate
Location: Downtown Traverse City, Michigan
Compensation: $60,000–$75,000+ annual earning potential, including hourly pay, commission, and bonuses. Actual earnings depend on performance.
Schedule: Full-time, including Saturdays, with major holidays off and a schedule that supports work-life balance.
Come Be Part of Something Special
At Miner's North Jewelers, we believe success is about more than sales. It's about the relationships we build, the experiences we create, and the pride we take in doing it together.
If you're looking for a career where you can grow, feel appreciated, earn a rewarding income, and enjoy the people you work with, we'd love to meet you!
Join the Miner's North family and help us create unforgettable experiences, one customer at a time.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in miner jobs.
- Valid Mine Safety and Health Administration Part 46 or Part 48 training certification
- Experience operating heavy equipment such as continuous miners, haul trucks, or loaders
- Blaster license or surface explosives handling certification where applicable
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended cycles
- Physical fitness to perform strenuous tasks in confined or underground environments
- High school diploma or GED with on-the-job mining or extraction experience
Tips for Your Miner Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Mine Safety and Health Administration certifications, blaster licenses, and equipment operator endorsements are screened early in hiring. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top so recruiters don't have to dig for them.
Tailor your resume to mine type
Underground, surface, and placer mining demand different skill sets. Adjust your resume to match the operation type in each posting, emphasizing the excavation methods, ore handling systems, and ventilation experience that are relevant to that environment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists miner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by commodity and method
Filter openings by commodity, such as coal, copper, or gold, and by extraction method, such as longwall, room-and-pillar, or open-pit. Roles in each category test different competencies, and your application reads stronger when it speaks directly to the method.
Prepare for practical skills assessments
Many mine operators include a hands-on equipment check or a written safety scenario test before the final interview. Review your operation's standard protocols, lockout and tagout procedures, and ground-control basics so you can answer scenario questions without hesitation.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Mining compensation often includes night-shift premiums, portal-to-portal pay, and remote-site allowances that don't show in a base-rate offer. Ask specifically about those components so you can compare total compensation across offers accurately.
Miner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most miners?
The companies hiring the most miners right now include Riot Platforms, NSSEO, and Dollar General, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Missouri, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract and project-based roles make up a meaningful portion of those openings, so check posting type before you apply.
How many miner jobs are remote?
About 25% of miner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most extraction roles. The sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be mine planning, geospatial analysis, and remote equipment monitoring, rather than direct production or underground work.
How do you become a miner?
Start by completing your MSHA new-miner training, which covers ground control, hazard recognition, and emergency procedures and is required before you work on an active mine site. From there, pursue entry-level positions as a laborer or equipment operator trainee to build hands-on experience. Adding a blaster license or heavy-equipment endorsement over time qualifies you for higher-skill, higher-responsibility roles.
Can I get hired as a miner with little or no experience?
Yes, many surface and quarry operations hire entry-level laborers and train on-site, provided you complete MSHA new-miner training before your first shift. Emphasize physical fitness, a clean safety record, any construction or heavy-equipment exposure, and a willingness to work rotating shifts. Underground mines generally require prior experience, so surface roles are the most accessible starting point.
What does the miner interview process look like?
Most mine operators run a two-stage process: an initial screening call or HR interview focused on your safety certifications, shift availability, and work history, followed by an on-site interview that often includes a practical safety scenario or a walk-through of a mock hazard assessment. Some operations add a drug screening and physical fitness evaluation before a formal offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to miner jobs?
You can find and apply to miner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from operations across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, experience level, and preferred mine type, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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