Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee

1w1 week ago

Maine Drilling & Blasting

US · Full-time · $40,000 – $44,000

About this role

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? We want to meet you for this Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee opportunity at hourly rate of $20-$22 plus travel stipend.

Perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Conduct daily maintenance activities for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment and adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures. Learn drill patterns, execute layouts as established by the Blaster Foreman, inventory and maintain accessories.

Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman while working safety-minded in varying weather environments. Out of town travel and overtime may be required with physical agility on uneven surfaces. Carry all tools and supplies, coordinate with Blaster, and participate in Foreman's, Safety, Job Specific, and Daily Heads-Up meetings.

Advancement is available with industry leading learning and development opportunities centered on promotion from within. Complete Driller I training within designated period and work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency. Join our dedicated team fueled by success as owners in an ESOP company.

Requirements

Equipment operating experience helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.)
Valid Driver's License with own transportation
Experience as construction laborer
High level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems
Must successfully pass ATF screenings
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs., 30–40% of the time
Physical agility to work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

Perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators
Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
Learn drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman
Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories
Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman
Understand the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit timely paperwork: drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard
Complete Driller I training within designated period