Driller Trainee & Heavy Equipment Operator — Quarry

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and disability benefits

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for our quarry operations in Waterbury, VT. This role starts at an hourly rate with travel stipends and a path to learn drilling and blasting under supervision.

You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators or loaders, follow safety policies, and develop drill patterns as directed. The company emphasizes internal promotion and ESOP benefits.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• 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 successfully pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
• Out of town travel and overtime may be required.
• 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

Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for our quarry operations in Waterbury, VT. This role starts at an hourly rate with travel stipends and a path to learn drilling and blasting under supervision.

You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators or loaders, follow safety policies, and develop drill patterns as directed. The company emphasizes internal promotion and ESOP benefits.