Blast Hole Drill Operator

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Multiple retirement plans

Health, dental, vision, life and disa­

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc seeks an experienced Drill Operator to safely perform construction or quarry drilling in line with the job program. The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, strict safety adherence, and efficient equipment use.

You will execute drill patterns, maintain equipment, and communicate terrain or equipment issues to supervision while supporting accurate reporting and documentation. Training certifications are valued for progression.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Experience in construction or quarry drilling environments.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform drilling activity according to the job program.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient operation.
• Execute drill patterns as established by Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Tools

Driller I/II training certifications

Job description

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal earth drilling? Do you have a high mechanical aptitude and the desire to advance within the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you!

At Precision Blasting, a division of MD&B we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. We provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. Come rock your career at MD&B!

DRILL OPERATOR

Safely perform all construction or quarry drilling activity in accordance with the job program to achieve anticipated production.

Responsibilities

• Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman

Maximize the usage of all drill supplies

Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories

Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting Supervisor

Understand the Field Accounting system and be able to accurately complete and submit timely drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards

• Physical agility
• Participate in meetings: Foreman's, safety, job specific, daily heads-up
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practices
• Complete Driller I and Driller II training certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience
• Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation, must be a truck.
• Must have personal cell phone for communications
• One year experience in the construction industry
• Experience as a construction laborer
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, ETC.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must successful complete background screening for ATF

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions of the position

• Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time
• Stooping and bending 30 – 40% of the time
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments

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• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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