Driller Trainee — Heavy Equipment Operator (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee in Reading, PA, to learn drilling and blasting in a stable, employee-owned environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with backhoes, skid steers, excavators or loaders, hold a valid driver’s license, and are safety-minded. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour plus a $150 weekly travel allowance, with training and advancement opportunities as you progress.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators or loaders.
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance activities for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology and execute drill pattern as established by Foreman.
• Inventory accessories and understand cost of maintenance items.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards in Field Accounting system.
• Demonstrate physical agility and coordinate supplies with Blaster.
• Carry all tools and supplies and participate in daily Heads-Up meetings.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment physical

Background screening

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee in Reading, PA, to learn drilling and blasting in a stable, employee-owned environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with backhoes, skid steers, excavators or loaders, hold a valid driver’s license, and are safety-minded. Starting pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour plus a $150 weekly travel allowance, with training and advancement opportunities as you progress.