Drill Operator

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a stable and growing majority employee-owned company as a heavy equipment operator specializing in drilling and blasting. This role offers the chance to advance within the industry, supported by industry-leading learning and development opportunities. You will be responsible for safely operating hydraulic equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring efficient drilling operations. If you have a mechanical aptitude and a passion for construction, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hydraulic equipment operating experience required.
• Experience with Epiroc top hammer drills preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform drilling activities in accordance with job programs.
• Conduct daily maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Complete drill reports and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Hydraulic Equipment Operation

Mechanical Aptitude

Drilling Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epiroc Top Hammer Drills

Job description

Middletown
20 Tuttle Pl
Middletown, CT 06457, USA

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal 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!

Hourly Rate: $22 - $24/per hour, plus stipends for travel!

Responsibilities:

• Safely perform all construction or quarry drilling activity in accordance with the job program to achieve anticipated production.
• Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
  Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment, including Epiroc top hammer drills.
  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 the cost of accessories, and perform maintenance on 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.

About You & Qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Experience with Epiroc top hammer drills or similar preferred.
• 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, desired.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully 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.

Additional Sections:

• Skills
• Behaviors
• Motivations
• Education
• Experience
• Licenses & Certifications

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