Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Auburn (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee, where you will operate various heavy machinery and learn the drilling and blasting industry. This role offers a unique opportunity for growth within a majority employee-owned firm that values dedication and teamwork. With competitive hourly rates and a focus on safety and development, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to operational excellence. If you have a passion for machinery and a desire to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Matching

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy construction equipment operation is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from supervisors and maintain safety awareness.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe equipment operation.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Backhoes

Skid Steers

Excavators

Loaders

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: HEAVY008818

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• Posted: May 9, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Auburn
88 Gold Ledge Ave
Auburn, NH 03032, USA

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B), we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also offer a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

About The Opportunity

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer industry-leading learning and development opportunities, with a focus on promoting from within.

Interested? Read more about joining our dedicated team.

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, excavators, or loaders? Are you interested in learning the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If yes, we want to meet you!

Hourly Rate: $20 - $22 per hour, plus travel stipend!

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
• Maintain safety awareness and work well in various weather conditions.
• Travel out of town and work overtime as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient equipment operation.
• Follow Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn and execute drill patterns and terminology as directed by the Blaster Foreman.
• Manage accessories inventory, understand associated costs, and handle maintenance.
• Communicate terrain and equipment issues to supervisors.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely, including drill reports and timesheets.
• Maintain physical agility and coordinate supplies with the Blaster.
• Participate in meetings and complete Driller I training within the designated period.
• Work independently while maintaining urgency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

Qualifications

Experience with equipment operation (earth-moving, farm, timber harvesting, etc.) is helpful.
Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
Experience as a construction laborer.
Strong common sense regarding equipment and machinery operation.
Mechanical aptitude preferred.
Ability to pass physical, drug, and background checks.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 50-100 lbs., 30-40% of the time.
• Work on uneven surfaces in various weather conditions.
• Bend and stoop 30-40% of the time.

We value dedication, enthusiasm, integrity, and teamwork. Watch our videos to learn more about career growth at MD&B:

• Dante (CST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Jay (Service Supervisor): (30) A Day In The Life of an Equipment Service Supervisor - Jay L.: YouTube
• Dan (CEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

If this sounds like you, click the APPLY button — we look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities