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Job Description
Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking an experienced, dependable Fossil Quarry Supervisor to help lead operations at our Clear Creek fossil quarries near Kemmerer, Wyoming. This is a hands-on leadership role in a rugged quarry environment and requires someone who is comfortable supervising employees, operating heavy equipment, solving problems independently, and leading by example. This position will primarily work at our 18″ layer quarry near Fossil Butte National Monument, where our team splits limestone to uncover fossil fish. This is not a typical outdoor job or a casual fossil-collecting role. The work is physically demanding, production-focused, and requires strong organization, reliability, and practical decision-making in the field. The position is seasonal and is expected to run through the end of October. For the right candidate who performs well, this position would be available again next spring, starting around April. The ideal candidate must have significant experience supervising teams, including hiring, training, motivating employees, correcting performance issues, and disciplining employees when necessary. We need someone who can set clear expectations, hold people accountable, keep morale up, and lead from the front rather than simply giving orders. Reliability is critical. The Fossil Quarry Supervisor must show up to work on time, be ready to work, and set the standard for the rest of the crew.
Join our dynamic team as a Fossil Quarry Supervisor for seasonal work, where you will lead and oversee excavation operations focused on fossil discovery and extraction. Drug testing may be required. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a unique geological environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality in all activities. As a key leader on-site, you will coordinate heavy equipment operations, manage team members, and uphold strict safety standards to deliver exceptional results in fossil quarrying projects.
What You'll Do:
Supervise and lead quarry employees in daily operations Help hire, train, motivate, and manage employees Correct performance issues and discipline employees when needed Lead by example through work ethic, reliability, safety, and professionalism Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, skid steers, loaders, and similar equipment Organize quarry work areas and keep production moving efficiently Direct employees splitting, moving, cutting, and processing fossil-bearing limestone Troubleshoot problems in the field and independently find practical solutions Help maintain and repair tools and equipment, including cutoff saws and tile saws Adjust daily plans based on weather, quarry conditions, equipment issues, and production needs Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment Make sure employees show up on time, stay productive, and follow instructions
Work Environment & Conditions:
Rugged outdoor quarry environment Physically demanding work in heat, sun, wind, dust, and changing weather Frequent heavy lifting and moving of large limestone slabs Remote quarry location Work hours may change depending on weather, quarry conditions, and where we are actively digging Artificial lighting and night work may be used when needed to better identify fossils This is a Monday through Friday position, but flexibility with work hours is required
Qualifications:
Significant experience supervising teams in a hands-on work environment Experience with hiring, training, motivating, correcting, and disciplining employees Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead by example Must be able to follow direction from upper management and carry out established procedures consistently. Reliable, punctual, and able to set the standard for the crew Strong heavy equipment operating experience, including backhoes, skid steers, and loaders Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving ability Ability to independently find solutions when equipment, tools, or workflow problems arise Able to lift and move heavy items without physical limitations that would prevent performing the essential duties of the job Comfortable performing and supervising physically demanding manual labor Able to work in harsh outdoor conditions without complaint Ability to take ownership of daily operations and keep work moving without constant direction Must be able to pass a drug screen Must have reliable transportation to and from the quarry
Preferred Background:
We are prioritizing candidates with strong experience supervising employees in a hands-on work environment. Fossil collecting experience in the Green River Formation is preferred, but not required.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
Quarry work Mining Construction Ranch work Landscaping Equipment operation Other roles involving crew supervision and heavy manual labor
Additional Preferred Experience:
Prior experience collecting fossils from the 18″ layer of the Green River Formation Experience operating and maintaining gas-powered cutoff saws, tile saws, pumps, generators, and similar field equipment Experience supervising seasonal or outdoor labor crews
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting pay: $25+/hour DOE, based on leadership experience, heavy equipment experience, and relevant quarry or field experience Higher starting wages available for candidates with significant relevant experience Various performance based bonuses Full-time hours, approximately 40 hours per week
Schedule & Duration:
This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position. Flexibility with work hours is required, as the schedule may change depending on weather conditions, production needs, equipment availability, or which area of the quarry we are actively digging. Some shifts may be at night, due to the nature of this type of digging. Applicants must be available to start within 1-2 weeks.
Location & Housing:
Preference will be given to candidates local to Kemmerer, Wyoming. Out-of-area applicants are welcome to apply, but must arrange their own housing for the duration of employment. An option may be available for the right candidate to live in a camper onsite. Reliable transportation to and from the quarry is required.
