Drill Operator (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator skilled in hydraulic drilling, including Epiroc top hammer drills. This on-site role requires safe operation, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work with minimal supervision within a growing, employee-owned company.

You should have 5+ years of hydraulic equipment operation experience, a valid driver's license, and relevant construction experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Experience with Epiroc Top Hammer Drills or similar preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation.
• One year experience in the construction industry.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• Must be able to pass ATF screenings.

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 on equipment including Epiroc top hammer drills.
• Maximize use of drill supplies and inventory accessories; understand costs.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting Supervisor.
• Understand Field Accounting system; submit timely drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards.
• Physical agility and ability to work unsupervised while maintaining safety.

Job description

About The Opportunity

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!

We offer career progression opportunities. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Pay: $24-30/hr DOE, plus daily travel stipend!

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 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

About You

• 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 ATF screenings

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