Washington Corporations

Student Worker Mining Operations -Summer 2026

Washington Corporations  •  Butte, MT (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

This position provides entry-level support across mining operations and maintenance departments. You will assist crews with labor tasks, cleanup, basic maintenance support, and site organization while gaining exposure to mining operations and safety practices. This is a hands-on mostly outdoor role suited for individuals interested in mining, heavy industry, or skilled trades.

  • Assist crews with general labor tasks around the mine site.

  • Perform housekeeping and cleanup in shops, mine areas, and work zones.

  • Help with grounds maintenance (sweeping, shoveling, washing equipment, etc.)

  • Load, unload, and move materials using hand tools and basic equipment.

  • Follow all safety procedures and MSHA regulations

  • Perform other duties as assigned

    Work Environment

  • Outdoor industrial mining environment

  • Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and changing weather conditions

  • Work performed near heavy equipment and moving machinery

  • Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

    Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly

  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing

  • Ability to work on uneven ground and in elevated areas

  • Capable of performing physically demanding labor for extended periods

  • Be enrolled in a secondary education program for the fall 2026 school year.

  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening, background check, and physical

  • Willingness to work in a safety-sensitive environment

  • Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Washington Corporations

About Washington Corporations

The Washington Companies are a vibrant group of individual and independently operated companies in which Montana businessman Dennis R. Washington directly or indirectly holds significant ownership position. Each company displays a unique entrepreneurial spirit that is individually cultured and managed by professional management teams that are guided by separate Boards of Directors.

The Washington Companies have grown and diversified by focusing on core industries in six primary sectors: rail transportation, marine transportation, construction and mining, heavy equipment sales, aviation technology, and real estate development.

All of the companies are held privately and independently. The Washington Companies are headquartered throughout the United States and western Canada and conduct business internationally.

Washington Corporations, headquartered in Missoula, Montana, provides central and administrative services to the Washington Companies. The company employs professionals in information technology, tax management, human resources, legal services, accounting, business development, communications, real estate management, aviation, travel, facilities and hospitality.

For more information on the Washington Companies visit washingtoncompanies.com

Industry
Administrative & Office
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Missoula, Montana
Year Founded
Unknown
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