Mine Crew Chief / Lead

U.S.-Silica; Lovelock (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica is seeking a Mine Equipment Operator to supervise mining activities and ensure safe operation at the Lovelock, NV site.

You will operate heavy machinery to excavate and move dirt, rock, and diatomaceous earth, following directives from the Mine Supervisor and training crew on safe practices. The role requires a strong safety mindset, the ability to multi-task outdoors in all seasons, and basic data entry or inventory duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast pace in outdoor conditions.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• MSHA knowledge preferred; forklift, software, and warehouse experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mining operations and ensure safe mine operation.
• Operate equipment to excavate/move dirt, rock, and diatomaceous earth.
• Receive and follow supervisor instructions for material to move.
• Train subordinates on safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and lubricate equipment.
• Read daily cut sheets and relay to crew; observe grades and signals.
• Organize drill hole samples and manage stockpiles.
• Comply with safety, environmental regulations and policies.
• Assist with data entry, safety audits, and inventory as needed.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MSHA knowledge

Forklift experience

Computer software

Warehouse experience

CDL license (Nevada)

Job description

Supervises mining and ensures the safe operation of the mine. Operates mine equipment to excavate or move dirt, rock, and diatomaceous earth.

Responsibilities

• Working safely is first priority.
• Receives and follows written or oral instructions from Mine Supervisor regarding material to move or excavate.
• Operate and train subordinates in the safe and efficient operation of all mining equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, road graders, articulated haul trucks, scrapers, water trucks or excavators.
• Observes markings on ground, hand signals, or grade stakes to remove material, when operating machinery at excavation site.Reads daily cut sheets and communicates the instructions on those sheets to all crew members.
• Inspects, cleans, maintains, and lubricates equipment.
• Organizing drill hole samples
• Comply with all safety, environmental regulations and company policies
• Assist data entry, safety audits, operator training, or parts inventory as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• High level of safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task at a fast-pace (at times), work in outside conditions during all seasons, climb multi-levels by stairs & ladders, work from elevated platforms, use hand tools (shovel, hammer, wrenches, etc.).
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge - Preferred.
• Forklift experience - Preferred.
• Computer Software - Preferred.
• Warehouse experience - Preferred.
• We will sponsor any mine heavy equipment operator so he/she may obtain the Commercial Driver’s License.
• Preferred current Nevada Class I CDL Driver’s License with endorsements for Doubles and Tankers with DOT Physical and Medical Card (kept current and up to date).
• Fluidly and effectively move machine, create and move stockpiles and an ability to dig, lift, swing and dump contents of shovel into truck, car, conveyor, hopper or stockpile.

About Us

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is a leading producer of industrial minerals essential to modern life. With $1B+ in annual revenue, 26 production facilities, and industry-leading last-mile logistics for the oil & gas sector, we supply high-quality silica, diatomaceous earth, clay, and other materials to industries ranging from energy and construction to food & beverage.

As a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, we are positioned for strategic growth in both our Oil & Gas and Industrial segments. For more than 100 years, our products and innovations have helped make the world cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient.

U.S. Silica is an equal opportunity employer for all without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. Silica is a smoke- and drug-free workplace.

Job Info

• Job Identification 653
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 02:02 PM
• Degree Level High School Diploma or GED
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 150 Coal Canyon Rd, Lovelock, NV, 89419, US (On-site)