Driller 1

U.S. Silica; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica Lovelock is seeking a Mine Driller responsible for safely operating drilling equipment to prepare mining areas for blasting or sampling, following the mine plan and safety standards.

The role requires adherence to MSHA/BLM regulations and daily safety briefings on site in Lovelock, NV. The position involves daily progress reporting, equipment inspections, and a willingness to perform related duties such as lab and ore-drying during ore season.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• A Driver's License and CDL (Class "A") License.
• A minimum of 1 - 3 years rotary drilling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe and correct operation and productivity of the drilling rig.
• Conducts safety inspections daily and follows safe operating practices.
• Participates in safety meetings and leads tailgate safety discussions daily.
• Complies with federal and state regulations of drilling operations (MSHA, BLM, NBMR, DOGAMI).
• Notifies Mine Supervisor or Mine Superintendent of any violations.
• Keeps drill site clean and organized.
• Provides daily drilling progress reports to Mine Superintendent.
• Follows Work Instructions for drilling procedures and sample collection diligently.
• Drills holes at staked point flags and aligns drill for angle hole operations.
• Ensures safety of personnel within 100 feet of the drilling rig.
• Supervises drill and support equipment relocation and site mobilization.
• Performs surveys and measurements per Mine Superintendent.
• Maintains an accurate driller's log of drill activities and site work.
• Ensures equipment is accounted for daily and supplies are available.
• Completes maintenance paperwork.
• Inventories drilling supplies/equipment and replaces as needed.
• When not drilling, may perform as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Performs Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Driver's License

CDL Class A License

Job description

Responsible for safely operating drilling equipment to prepare mining areas for blasting or sampling. Works under direct supervision and follows detailed instructions to ensure proper hole depth, spacing, and angle in accordance with the mine plan and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and correct operation and productivity of the drilling rig
• Ensures safe operating practices and conducts equipment safety inspections daily
• Actively participates in all company safety meetings and leads tailgate safety discussions daily
• Ensure compliance with all federal (MSHA, BLM) and state (NBM&MR, DOGAMI) regulations of drilling operations
• Notify Mine Supervisor or Mine Superintendent of any violation concerning laws/regulations by any governing agency
• Responsible for a clean and organized drill site
• Daily notification to Mine Superintendent of drilling progress and concerns
• Follows Work Instructions (WI's) for drilling procedures and sample collection diligently
• Drill holes at the staked point flags and correctly align the drill in angle hole operations
• Responsible for the safety of any personnel within 100 feet of the drilling rig
• Supervise and manage drill and support equipment relocation and site mobilization
• Performs various surveys and measurements according to Mine Superintendent
• Maintain an accurate driller's log of the duration of various drill activities, site moving, and support work
• Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily
• Ensure sufficient drilling and equipment supplies are gathered and available for drilling operations
• Completes all necessary paperwork including documentation of maintenance items
• Actively inventories drilling supplies/equipment and replaces as needed
• When drilling activities are not necessary, Mine Driller will be required to perform as a Heavy Equipment Operator
• Perform Lab and Ore Drying duties during ore season

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalency

A Driver's License and CDL (Class "A") License

A minimum of 1 - 3 years rotary drilling experience preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 656
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 02:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 595 Dartmouth St, Lovelock, NV, 89419, US (On-site)