Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator (Training)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) in Allentown, PA. The role offers an hourly wage range of $23.30–$27.50 and a $150 weekly travel allowance as you train.

You will operate heavy equipment, learn drilling and blasting procedures, and join a stable, employee-owned company with generous benefits, including ESOP and 401(k). Safety-minded candidates with a valid driver’s license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen; background screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• 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.
• 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

Safety-minded

Ability to learn drilling

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) in Allentown, PA. The role offers an hourly wage range of $23.30–$27.50 and a $150 weekly travel allowance as you train.

You will operate heavy equipment, learn drilling and blasting procedures, and join a stable, employee-owned company with generous benefits, including ESOP and 401(k). Safety-minded candidates with a valid driver’s license are preferred.