Drill Operator — Growth Opportunities & Field Impact

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator for on-site drilling in New York. The role offers pay of $24-$30/hr DOE and a daily travel stipend, with opportunities for advancement within our growing, employee-owned company.

Responsibilities include safely carrying out drilling while following safety policies, maintaining equipment, and coordinating drill patterns with the Blaster Foreman.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Heavy equipment operation

5+ years experience

Tools

Epiroc top hammer drills

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator for on-site drilling in New York. The role offers pay of $24-$30/hr DOE and a daily travel stipend, with opportunities for advancement within our growing, employee-owned company.

Responsibilities include safely carrying out drilling while following safety policies, maintaining equipment, and coordinating drill patterns with the Blaster Foreman.