Driller Trainee – Heavy Equipment Operator (Learn & Grow)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Training and development opportunities

Weekly travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) in Bethel, PA. The role offers hourly pay and travel allowances, plus a comprehensive benefits package and ESOP.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, learning drill patterns, maintaining equipment, and completing drill reports. Training and advancement opportunities are available as you grow your skills within the company.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-conscious

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) in Bethel, PA. The role offers hourly pay and travel allowances, plus a comprehensive benefits package and ESOP.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, learning drill patterns, maintaining equipment, and completing drill reports. Training and advancement opportunities are available as you grow your skills within the company.