Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator | Travel Pay

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Alabama; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Overtime

Overnight travel and meal allowance

Reimbursement programs

Paid training and career development

Salary review

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator) to learn drilling and blasting while operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavator, or loader. This full-time role offers training, competitive benefits, and ESOP ownership exposure.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour plus a $150 weekly travel allowance. Eligible employees receive health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, PTO, overtime, and ongoing career

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience with heavy or earth-moving machinery.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Strong practical judgment around equipment operation.
• Mechanical aptitude with equipment, motors, hydraulics, or electrical systems.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass ATF background screening.

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 and execute patterns as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories and understand cost of accessories and maintenance.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard.
• Carry all tools and supplies.
• Coordinate supplies with Blaster.
• Participate in meetings as needed: Foreman's, Safety, Job Specific, Daily Heads-Up.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment physical

ATF background check

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator) to learn drilling and blasting while operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavator, or loader. This full-time role offers training, competitive benefits, and ESOP ownership exposure.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour plus a $150 weekly travel allowance. Eligible employees receive health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, PTO, overtime, and ongoing career