Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability benefits

Travel stipend

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Concord, NH is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to join our field operations. Youll operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting under supervision.

This role offers strong promotion from within, competitive hourly pay, travel stipends, and comprehensive benefits as part of our ESOP-driven, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment or similar machinery.
• Valid drivers license with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Operate and learn daily on heavy equipment under supervision.
• Maintain safety and adapt to varying weather environments.
• Possible out-of-town travel and overtime.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and execute per Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories and understand maintenance costs.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards accurately.
• Demonstrate physical agility and carry tools and supplies.
• Participate in Foreman/Safety/Job meetings as needed.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.
• Work unsupervised with urgency.

Skills

Equipment operation experience

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment physical

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Concord, NH is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to join our field operations. Youll operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting under supervision.

This role offers strong promotion from within, competitive hourly pay, travel stipends, and comprehensive benefits as part of our ESOP-driven, employee-owned culture.