Mining Aide

Job Class:
Mining Aide

Job

Location:

Hibbing
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/19/2026
Closing Date: 03/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit:
Lands and Minerals Division
Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Day Shift
Days of Work:
Monday – Friday

Travel Required:

No
Salary Range: $20.32 – $27.90 / hourly; $42,428 – $58,255 / annually
Classified Status:
Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 – Technical/AFSCME
Work Area:
Hibbing Lands and Minerals Office
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full‑time Mining Aide in Hibbing.

This position provides operational services for building and grounds at the Hibbing Lands and Minerals office and facility. A significant component of the duties will be within the state drill core library; other work may include assisting Division staff on special projects. The position requires the skills necessary to operate mobile equipment and industrial machinery at the facility and to identify and perform or assist with general repairs and maintenance to all buildings and grounds, ensuring a safe, secure and satisfying environment for staff and the public.

• Perform operations, janitorial, maintenance and other facility support as part of the Mineral Operations team for the Hibbing Minerals facility and grounds, to ensure a safe, clean, secure, and satisfying environment for staff and visitors.
• Work at the Drill Core Library in conjunction with other Divisional staff including transporting and reshelving drill core boxes weighing typically 30–50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work on special projects as required including mine fencing repair, sample collecting, sample preparation, and organization of Division data, records, and maps.

• Knowledge of building maintenance functions and possessing basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, construction, mechanics, etc. to perform maintenance and repairs at the Hibbing Minerals facility.
• Ability to operate snow and lawn equipment to effectively maintain grounds associated with the office.
• Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and do minor repairs on equipment including industrial riding lawn mower, forklift, chainsaw, scissor lift, tool cat, and plow truck.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as Microsoft Office sufficient to enter field and sample data and prepare simple queries and reports.
• Effective communication skills to interact with the public, division staff along with other state, federal and local units of government, and related segments of private industry.

• Working knowledge of surveying principles and maps sufficient to interpret topographic base mapping, navigate in the field, and locate property boundaries with minimal assistance from others.
• Grounds, building and maintenance, and janitorial experience.
• State of Minnesota Special Class Engineer Boiler License.

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency. Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to…