Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee — ESOP Career Growth

Mdandb; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) in Providence, RI. We offer a path to learn drilling and blasting with a majority employee-owned ESOP company and opportunities for advancement from within.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders, safety-minded work, daily maintenance, and coordination with the Blaster Foreman. Hourly rate is $20–$22 plus travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass ATF background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and execute patterns as directed by Foreman.
• Coordinate supplies with Blaster.
• Complete drill reports and timecards accurately.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.

Skills

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work unsupervised

Physical stamina

Education

Pre-employment physical

ATF background screening

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) in Providence, RI. We offer a path to learn drilling and blasting with a majority employee-owned ESOP company and opportunities for advancement from within.

Responsibilities include operating backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders, safety-minded work, daily maintenance, and coordination with the Blaster Foreman. Hourly rate is $20–$22 plus travel stipend.