Blast Hole Drill Operator-Quarry

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking an experienced Drill Operator to safely perform construction or quarry drilling activities and support a growing, employee-owned environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and the ability to work long shifts with travel as needed. Ideal candidates have extensive hydraulic drilling experience and a strong mechanical aptitude, with opportunities to cross-train in top hammer methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation.
• Must have personal cell phone for communications.
• One year experience in the construction industry.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successful complete background screening for ATF.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Team interaction

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!

The ideal candidate will have Down the Hole (DTH) drilling experience (though top hammer drilling experience is acceptable as we are willing to cross-train). The primary work area is central to eastern North Carolina, with potential travel to western NC or out of state if work demands change. Most work will involve quarry drilling with DTH drills, but those with top hammer experience may also work for construction/DOT projects. Work hours range from 8 to 12 hours per day, depending on job demands. Candidates should be self-motivated, skilled in time management, and professional when interacting with customers and colleagues.

At 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

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• 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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