Drill & Blasting Operator — Employee-Owned Team

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company-matched 401(k)

Health benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to safely perform vertical and/or horizontal drilling in construction and quarry environments.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, adherence to safety, and the ability to work with a crew in a growing, employee-owned company. MD&B offers extensive benefits including two retirement plans (ESOP and company-matched 401(k)), comprehensive health benefits, training, and development opportunities to help you

Qualifications

• Must have 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 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.

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
• 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

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operating

Driver's license

Phone communications

Construction experience

Mechanical aptitude

Background checks (ATF)

Safety consciousness

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator to safely perform vertical and/or horizontal drilling in construction and quarry environments.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, adherence to safety, and the ability to work with a crew in a growing, employee-owned company. MD&B offers extensive benefits including two retirement plans (ESOP and company-matched 401(k)), comprehensive health benefits, training, and development opportunities to help you