Blast Hole Drill Operator-Quarry

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced Drill Operator to safely perform construction or quarry drilling using DTH or top hammer techniques. Expect extensive travel with a focus in the central/eastern region and long shifts when needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of hydraulic drilling, a valid driver's license, and strong mechanical aptitude. The company offers ESOP, employer-contributed stock, company 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic drilling equipment experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum 1 year construction industry experience.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Willing to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass ATF background screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform drilling activity per job program.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Perform daily maintenance on equipment.
• Understand drill patterns and layouts per foreman.
• Communicate terrain and equipment issues to supervisor.
• Complete drill reports and timecards.

Skills

Hydraulic drilling

Driver's license

Construction experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF background check

Drug screen

Background check

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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