Drill Operator (Construction) — Growth & Internal Promotion

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 33,062 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Middlebury, VT is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator specializing in vertical and/or horizontal drilling. The role offers opportunities to advance within a stable, growing, employee-owned company with internal promotion pathways.

Pay ranges from $24-30 per hour DOE, plus daily travel stipend. Responsibilities include safe drilling operations, equipment maintenance, and accurate recordkeeping under supervision of the Blaster Foreman.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Physical agility

ATF screenings

Valid driver\'s license

Construction laborer experience

Tools

Epiroc top hammer drills

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Middlebury, VT is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator specializing in vertical and/or horizontal drilling. The role offers opportunities to advance within a stable, growing, employee-owned company with internal promotion pathways.

Pay ranges from $24-30 per hour DOE, plus daily travel stipend. Responsibilities include safe drilling operations, equipment maintenance, and accurate recordkeeping under supervision of the Blaster Foreman.