Drill Operator (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in New York seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator with vertical and/or horizontal drilling expertise. You will operate drilling equipment, follow safety procedures, and contribute to a stable, promotion-friendly environment.

Pay ranges from $24–$30 per hour DOE, with a travel stipend provided. The role offers advancement opportunities within a majority employee-owned company and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience with Epiroc Top Hammer Drills preferred;
• Ability to pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform drilling activity per job program to meet production goals.
• Follow Safety Policies and perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Understand drill patterns and execute layouts as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Maximize usage of drill supplies and manage accessories.
• Communicate terrain and equipment issues to the Blasting Supervisor.
• Submit drill reports, hole sheets and timecards accurately.
• Attend Foreman's and safety meetings and participate in job-specific briefings.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safety.
• Complete Driller I and Driller II trainings.

Skills

Hydraulic equipment operation

Job 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, or possibly more for the right candidate! Travel stipend also provided!

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

Qualifications

About You

• 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.
• 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 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