Plant Utility Operator: Maintenance & Heavy Equipment

U.S. Silica; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica is seeking a Plant Utility Operator to support complex maintenance, material handling, and operational continuity at our facility. You will assist with spares, daily housekeeping, and equipment readiness to keep the plant running smoothly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, safety-first mindset, and the ability to work in varying outdoor conditions. Forklift experience and MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial mining experience and MSHA certification a plus.
• Strong focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced outdoor conditions, in all seasons.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in high heat areas.

Responsibilities

• Shovels, sweeps, cleans grounds and loads/unloads trucks.
• Cleans sand spillage with water hose, broom, hi-vac system.
• Niro dryer floor QC including washing and changing hot lances with slurry.
• Washes floors and windows, handles bulk bagging, paperwork for trucks, and assists maintenance.
• Cleans, inspects, refuels, lubricates, and maintains mobile equipment.
• Operates mobile equipment (Forklift, Telehandler, Track Skidsteer, Snorkel lift).
• Works in other job classifications as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety conscious

Maintenance assistance

Material handling

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Excel

Job description

U.S. Silica is seeking a Plant Utility Operator to support complex maintenance, material handling, and operational continuity at our facility. You will assist with spares, daily housekeeping, and equipment readiness to keep the plant running smoothly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, safety-first mindset, and the ability to work in varying outdoor conditions. Forklift experience and MS Office skills are preferred.