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Mine Operator

US Silica
  • Middleton, TN
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

JobID: 587

Category: Operations

JobSchedule: Full time

Posted Date: 2026-08-05T20:54:49+00:00

JobShift:

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  • Operator Equipment Smoothly, Safely and Efficiently and Follow Mining Plans.
  • Accountable for managing ownership area (Haul Truck Operators- Haul Road Condition), (Excavator Operators- Pit Area around Excavator including spotting of Trucks), (Dozer Operator- Dump area).
  • Complete All Required Reports Accurately and Timely Including- PRE-SHIFT Inspections, Area Examinations, Operator Equipment Report.
  • Support and Move Safety Culture Forward by immediately reporting Hazards, Conduct SLAM prior to performing each task, Performing BBS Observations, following safety Procedures and participating in Tail Gate Meetings.
  • Task Train and/or train co-workers on equipment.
  • Follow Environmental Policies including reporting/controlling spills, installing and maintaining BMP's, Taking Water Samples as necessary, and treating low PH water.
  • In addition to the above, tasks and projects may be added on a temporary or permanent basis as deemed necessary by management.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
  • Minimum of high school education or equivalent.
  • 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.
  • CDL license is a plus, but not required.
  • Mine Safety and Health (MSHA) Knowledge- Preferred.
  • Forklift experience- Preferred.
  • Computer Software- Preferred.
  • Warehouse experience- Preferred.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMiddleton, TN
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Websitehttp://www.ussilica.com/

About Company

The Premier Silica Sand Provider for Today and Tomorrow

U.S. Silica is a leading silica sand supplier with a focus on performance materials that are essential to modern living. Our state-of-the-art offerings are used in variety of Industries and Applications.

  • Oil and gas wells are more productive because our high-quality proppants improve flow rates and recovery from unconventional wells
  • Wind-powered and solar energy are more economical due to cost-effective manufacturing
  • Paints and coatings are more durable because of the quality of our crystal structure
  • Geothermal wells are more efficient due to improved heat transfer
  • Electronic devices are more scratch resistant because of the specially sized sand we offer
  • High-performance metal parts are more uniform because of our strict product and quality control

At U.S. Silica, our devotion to remaining on the cutting edge of technology helps improve the quality of every day - at home, at work and at play.

Skills

  • Bulldozerunmatched
  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Computer Softwareunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Energy Efficiencyunmatched
  • Excavatorunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Mine Planningunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Healthunmatched
  • Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)unmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Truck Driverunmatched
  • Warehousingunmatched
  • Water Samplingunmatched

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