Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator — ESOP & Training

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Overtime

Travel/Meals allowance

Reimbursement programs

Paid training

Annual salary review

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator) in Birmingham, AL. You will learn to operate heavy equipment and drill patterns under supervision, with emphasis on safety and quality performance.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with travel allowances; company offers ESOP, 401(k), health and life insurance, PTO, overtime, and paid training as you advance. Overtime may be required and travel between sites is possible.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.)
• 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, desired
• 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 required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Ability to 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

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator) in Birmingham, AL. You will learn to operate heavy equipment and drill patterns under supervision, with emphasis on safety and quality performance.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with travel allowances; company offers ESOP, 401(k), health and life insurance, PTO, overtime, and paid training as you advance. Overtime may be required and travel between sites is possible.