Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Gainesville, VA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction). You will operate heavy equipment, learn drilling and blasting under supervision, and support safety procedures.

Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required with training opportunities and competitive benefits including ESOP, health/dental/vision, and 401(k) plan. Earn $22.00–$24.00 per hour (DOE), plus a $150 weekly travel allowance, paid overnight travel, and a daily meal

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology and execute drill patterns as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories and understand costs and maintenance of drill accessories.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard.

Skills

Equipment operation

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety mindset

Pre-employment physical & drug screen

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: HEAVY013527

• Posted : October 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hourly Range : $23.30 USD to $27.50 USD

Locations

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Gainesville, VA
Gainesville, VA, USA

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 disability 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

Earn $22.00–$24.00 per hour (DOE) , plus a $150 weekly travel allowance , paid overnight travel, and a daily meal allowance!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) .

Get paid to learn and grow! Take advantage of our hands-on training and career development programs, with opportunities for pay increases as you build your skills, complete training milestones, and advance within the company!

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

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