Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator with ESOP

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)

PTO

Overtime

Overnight travel stipend

Paid training

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Driller Trainee–Construction to learn and operate heavy equipment in a safe, efficient manner. You will perform maintenance on equipment, learn drill patterns, and support blasting operations under supervision.

The role requires safety-minded individuals, willingness to travel, and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with a $150/week travel allowance and opportunities for pay increases as you train and reach targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators or loaders is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license with own transportation is required.
• Experience as a construction laborer is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment, motors, hydraulics, electrical systems is desired.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen; background screening for ATF will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Learn drill patterns and execute layouts as directed by Blaster Foreman.
• Coordinate supplies and communicate terrain conditions to supervision.
• Complete drilling reports and timecards accurately.
• Participate in safety meetings and job-specific briefings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Pre-employment screening

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Driller Trainee–Construction to learn and operate heavy equipment in a safe, efficient manner. You will perform maintenance on equipment, learn drill patterns, and support blasting operations under supervision.

The role requires safety-minded individuals, willingness to travel, and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with a $150/week travel allowance and opportunities for pay increases as you train and reach targets.