Drilling Operator: Career Growth in an Employee-Owned Team

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator with a background in vertical and/or horizontal drilling to join our team in Vermont. The role emphasizes safety, mechanical aptitude, and advancement within a growing, employee-owned company.

Pay ranges from $24-30 per hour DOE, plus a daily travel stipend, with opportunities for Driller I/II training and professional development as part of our internal promotion culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Experience with Epiroc top hammer drills or similar preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Safely perform all construction or quarry drilling activity in accordance with the job program to achieve anticipated production.
• Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment, including Epiroc top hammer drills
• Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman
• Maximize the usage of all drill supplies
• Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting Supervisor
• Understand the Field Accounting system and be able to accurately complete and submit timely drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards
• Physical agility
• Participate in meetings: Foreman's, safety, job specific, daily heads-up
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practices
• Complete Driller I and Driller II training certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Drilling operations

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Tools

Epiroc top hammer drills

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced heavy equipment operator with a background in vertical and/or horizontal drilling to join our team in Vermont. The role emphasizes safety, mechanical aptitude, and advancement within a growing, employee-owned company.

Pay ranges from $24-30 per hour DOE, plus a daily travel stipend, with opportunities for Driller I/II training and professional development as part of our internal promotion culture.