Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

ZipRecruiter; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Driller Trainee to join their team in the construction sector. This role offers the chance to operate heavy machinery, learn about drilling and blasting, and grow within a supportive, employee-owned company. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will be involved in daily maintenance of equipment, learning drill patterns, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Enjoy a competitive starting pay along with travel allowances and potential for pay increases as you develop your skills. This opportunity is perfect for those eager to advance their career in a dynamic and stable environment.

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company matched 401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Training and Development Opportunities

Travel Allowance

Overtime Pay

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy construction equipment is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on equipment for safe operation.
• Learn and execute drill patterns as directed.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Drilling Equipment

Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you!

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. We provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

DRILLER TRAINEE-CONSTRUCTION

Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments. Out of town travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation
• Experience as construction laborer
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, desired
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Ability to lift 50 – 100 lbs., 30 – 40% of the time
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions
• Stooping and bending 30-40% of the time
• Physical agility

Starting Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables!

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!