Drilling Operator – Growth & Travel Stipend

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

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with drilling expertise to join our team in Rutland, VT. The role focuses on safe drilling in construction or quarry settings and requires mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety.

The position offers advancement through our industry-leading learning and development programs, with pay listed as $24-30 per hour, DOE, plus a daily travel stipend. Join a majority employee-owned company that promotes from within.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experience.
• Experience withEpiroc top hammer drills or similar preferred.
• Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation, must be a truck.
• Must be able to pass ATF screenings.

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

Hydraulic equipment operation

Drilling experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety consciousness

Education

Driller I training

Driller II training

Tools

Epiroc top hammer drills

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with drilling expertise to join our team in Rutland, VT. The role focuses on safe drilling in construction or quarry settings and requires mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety.

The position offers advancement through our industry-leading learning and development programs, with pay listed as $24-30 per hour, DOE, plus a daily travel stipend. Join a majority employee-owned company that promotes from within.