Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Apprentice

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Rutland, Vermont is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our majority employee-owned team. You will operate heavy construction equipment and support field crews with a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

This hourly role pays $20–$22 per hour plus a travel stipend, with opportunities for advancement from within and a comprehensive benefits package tied to our ESOP structure.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer is helpful.
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
• Out of town travel and overtime may be required.
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Ability to 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

Equipment operating

Driver's license

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Rutland, Vermont is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our majority employee-owned team. You will operate heavy construction equipment and support field crews with a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

This hourly role pays $20–$22 per hour plus a travel stipend, with opportunities for advancement from within and a comprehensive benefits package tied to our ESOP structure.