Drill Operator (Construction) — Growth, Training & Stipend

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator skilled in hydraulic drilling, with a strong mechanical aptitude and a drive for advancement. The role focuses on safe drilling operations, equipment maintenance, and on-site collaboration to meet production targets.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of hydraulic drilling experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work under varying conditions across field sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Experience with Epiroc top hammer drills or similar preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with reliable transportation.
• Must have a personal cell phone for communications.
• One year experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform drilling per job program to achieve production goals.
• Follow safety policies and perform daily maintenance on equipment including Epiroc drills.
• Understand drill patterns and lay out as directed by the Blaster Foreman.
• Maximize usage of drill supplies and maintain inventory.
• Communicate problems to the Blasting Supervisor and coordinate with field team.
• Submit drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards accurately.
• Maintain physical agility and safety at all times.
• Attend Foreman, safety, and job-specific meetings.
• Complete Driller I and Driller II training certifications.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operation

Epiroc top hammer drills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Phone communications

Tools

Drilling equipment maintenance

Job description

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!

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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