Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator in Construction

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction sites. You will work with backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting under supervision.

We offer two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed ESOP and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, and vision, life and disability benefits, we provide training and development opportunities.

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
• 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
• 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

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-minded

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction sites. You will work with backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting under supervision.

We offer two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed ESOP and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, and vision, life and disability benefits, we provide training and development opportunities.