GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance is hosting a Job Fair on January 7 for those interested in jobs with the local coal mines. Castle Country Radio was able to speak over the telephone with GMS Representative, Troy Hatch to talk about what GMS offers and about the job fair.

“GMS is a mining contractor but we also do capital projects, we do convenance, we do all kinds of projects for the local mining community and we’re in the energy sector. If you’re wanting to get into the mining industry come see us this Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the SUFCO Training Center. The address on that is 597 State Route 24 in Salina, Utah or give us a call at (970) 312-7404,” stated Hatch. GMS has been serving the mining industry for nearly 40 years.

Potential employees are asked to bring some items with them when they come to the job fair. “So you need to bring two forms of I.D., a resume, and your banking information. So what the process is and what we try to do is we try to have everyone go to our website first and fill out an application. That’s the best way to do it is to go to https://www.gmsminerepair.com/ fill out an application. When you come to the job fair, just make sure that you have two forms of I.D., and a resume or the application,” stated GMS Representative, Kerry Barker. The positions GMS is currently looking for are underground miners, underground electricians, underground maintenance and underground mechanics.

The benefits that are offered to new miners is an excellent package. “So we offer health, vision, dental, paid vacations, holiday, 401k matching, HSA, and life insurance,” stated Barker. The benefits are a really nice package for GMS workers. To learn more about the services GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance provides visit their website at https://www.gmsminerepair.com/ or call them at (970) 312-7404. Their office is located at 92 North 400 East, Suite 2 in Price.