Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator (Training + ESOP)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Hazelton Mills (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Hazelton Mills, PA, is seeking a Driller Trainee-Construction with experience operating heavy equipment and a drive to learn the drilling and blasting trade. This is a safety-minded role with travel and overtime as needed.

You will perform daily maintenance, learn drill patterns, document reports, and work with the Blaster Foreman to execute operations. The company offers ESOP, 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision/life, disability, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation.
• Experience as a construction laborer is preferred.
• Must pass ATF background screening.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions; travel may be required.
• Mechanical aptitude and safe operation of equipment emphasized.

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
• 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

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Good communication

Willing to learn drill patterns

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Hazelton Mills, PA, is seeking a Driller Trainee-Construction with experience operating heavy equipment and a drive to learn the drilling and blasting trade. This is a safety-minded role with travel and overtime as needed.

You will perform daily maintenance, learn drill patterns, document reports, and work with the Blaster Foreman to execute operations. The company offers ESOP, 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision/life, disability, and training opportunities.