Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

ZipRecruiter; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Driller Trainee to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the drilling and blasting industry while working with a majority employee-owned company. You will be responsible for operating heavy construction equipment, adhering to safety policies, and maintaining equipment. The company provides a generous benefits package, including retirement plans and training opportunities, ensuring a supportive environment for career advancement. If you are safety-minded, physically agile, and eager to grow in a dynamic field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment is helpful.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.

Skills

Operating heavy construction equipment

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Common sense in equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drilling equipment

Field Accounting system

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, and maintain 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 a 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!