Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Brunswick (ME); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) to operate heavy construction equipment and learn drilling and blasting under supervision.

This full-time role offers a route for advancement within a majority employee-owned ESOP company. Responsibilities include learning drill patterns, performing daily maintenance, and adhering to safety policies while potentially traveling for out-of-town assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment is helpful.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete ATF background screening.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Work in varying weather and may involve out-of-town travel and overtime.
• Learn drill patterns and execute according to the Blaster Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards accurately.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Physical agility

Driver's license

Tools

Earth moving equipment

Farm equipment

Timber harvesting equipment

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) to operate heavy construction equipment and learn drilling and blasting under supervision.

This full-time role offers a route for advancement within a majority employee-owned ESOP company. Responsibilities include learning drill patterns, performing daily maintenance, and adhering to safety policies while potentially traveling for out-of-town assignments.