Driller-in-Training: Heavy Equipment Operator

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement

401(k) plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) invites applications for a hands-on equipment operator role based in Vermont. We’re a majority employee-owned ESOP company offering growth, internal advancement, and a strong benefits package.

The hourly pay range is $20–$22 with a travel stipend, plus opportunities for overtime in varying weather and terrain. Qualified candidates will perform equipment maintenance, execute drill layouts, learn patterns from the Blaster Foreman, and adhere to safety policies

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as 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.
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
• Out of town travel and overtime may be required.
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Understand the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit timely paperwork: drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard.
• Physical agility.
• Coordinate Supplies with Blaster.
• Carry all tools and Supplies.
• Participate in meetings as needed: Foreman's, Safety, Job Specific, and Daily Heads-Up.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) invites applications for a hands-on equipment operator role based in Vermont. We’re a majority employee-owned ESOP company offering growth, internal advancement, and a strong benefits package.

The hourly pay range is $20–$22 with a travel stipend, plus opportunities for overtime in varying weather and terrain. Qualified candidates will perform equipment maintenance, execute drill layouts, learn patterns from the Blaster Foreman, and adhere to safety policies