Drill Operator (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Vermont; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Vermont is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator with hydraulic drilling experience.

The role offers advancement within a stable, majority employee-owned company and pays $24-30 per hour DOE, plus a daily travel stipend. You will safely perform all drilling activity per the job program, follow safety policies, maintain equipment, optimize drill supplies, and complete required drill reports and timecards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Experience with Epiroc top hammer drills or similar.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Must pass ATF screenings.
• One year experience in the construction industry.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform all drilling activity per job program to meet production targets.
• Follow safety policies and perform daily maintenance on equipment (including Epiroc top hammer drills).
• Understand drill patterns and execute as directed by the Blaster Foreman.
• Maximize usage of drill supplies.
• Inventory drill accessories and manage costs.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting Supervisor.
• Submit drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards promptly.
• Participate in foreman and safety meetings.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining safety.
• Complete Driller I and II training certifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operating

Top hammer drill experience

Mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Education

Driller I/II certifications

Job description

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!

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.

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

About You

Qualifications

Must have 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience
Experience withEpiroc 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

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