Drill Operator: Growth Path, Travel Stipend & Stable Team

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Town of Vermont, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend provided

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator with drilling experience for vertical and horizontal applications. Earn $24-30/hr DOE, with potential for more for the right candidate. Travel stipend provided.

Opportunity for advancement through in-house training and development programs. 5+ years of hydraulic equipment operating experience and familiarity with Epiroc top hammer drills are preferred.

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.
• Must 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 drills and equipment.
• Understand drill patterns and layout; 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

Top hammer drilling

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Construction experience

Tools

Epiroc top hammer drills

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator with drilling experience for vertical and horizontal applications. Earn $24-30/hr DOE, with potential for more for the right candidate. Travel stipend provided.

Opportunity for advancement through in-house training and development programs. 5+ years of hydraulic equipment operating experience and familiarity with Epiroc top hammer drills are preferred.