Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator – Quarry

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Milford (MA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement plan

Traditional 401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Milford, MA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for Quarry operations. You will learn to operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and drill equipment while advancing within a growing, ESOP-driven company.

This entry-level path offers on-the-job training, safety-focused culture, competitive hourly wages, travel stipends, and opportunities to move into more advanced drilling and blasting roles.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Must have a high level of common sense with equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude with equipment, motors, hydraulics.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned heavy equipment per supervision and drill instructions.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and layouts with Blaster Foreman guidance.
• Coordinate supplies and carry tools as needed.
• Complete drill reports and timecards accurately.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment physical

ATF background screening

Ability to lift 50–100 lbs

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Milford, MA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for Quarry operations. You will learn to operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and drill equipment while advancing within a growing, ESOP-driven company.

This entry-level path offers on-the-job training, safety-focused culture, competitive hourly wages, travel stipends, and opportunities to move into more advanced drilling and blasting roles.