Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator Growth Path

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Bessemer (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)

PTO

Overtime

Paid overnight travel and meal allowan

Reimbursement programs

Paid training and career development

Annual performance and salary review

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Alabama is seeking a Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator) to learn drilling and blasting while operating heavy equipment. Starting pay $22.00 per hour with a $150/week travel allowance and opportunities for pay increases during training.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance, learning drill patterns, inventory management, and communicating site conditions to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders is beneficial.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation is required.
• Must 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.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology; execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories; understand cost and maintenance of drill accessories.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Understand the Field Accounting system; complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecard accurately.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Background check ATF

Pre-employment physical

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Alabama is seeking a Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator) to learn drilling and blasting while operating heavy equipment. Starting pay $22.00 per hour with a $150/week travel allowance and opportunities for pay increases during training.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance, learning drill patterns, inventory management, and communicating site conditions to supervisors.