Driller 2

U.S.-Silica; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Silica is seeking an experienced driller to independently operate and oversee mine drilling operations at our Lovelock site. The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to safety and environmental standards, with leadership responsibilities in field decisions and mentoring junior drillers.

The position requires 3–5 years of rotary drilling experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid CDL Class A license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Driver’s License and CDL (Class A) license required.
• 3–5 years rotary drilling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate drilling rig safely and efficiently, ensuring productivity.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and participate in safety meetings.
• Lead field decisions and mentor junior drillers.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA/BLM and state regulations; notify supervisor of violations.
• Maintain clean, organized drill site and accurate logs of operations.
• Prepare and maintain required paperwork and inventory for drilling activities.
• Perform lab and ore drying duties during ore season if needed.

Skills

Rotary drilling experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

CDL Class A License

Job description

Independently operating and overseeing drilling operations for mine development. Ensures drilling is performed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all safety and environmental standards. May lead the field decisions, performs advanced troubleshooting, and mentors junior drillers.

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 3-5 years rotary drilling experience preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 657
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 02:01 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 595 Dartmouth St, Lovelock, NV, 89419, US (On-site)