Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee — ESOP & Growth

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans (ESOP)

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Driller Trainee-Construction to operate heavy equipment and learn drilling and blasting under supervision. This role emphasizes safety and the ability to work in varying weather conditions, with potential out-of-town travel and overtime.

Starting pay is $20.00-$22.00 per hour plus a $150/week travel allowance, with pay increase incentives as you train and hit targets. MD&B offers ESOP and a company-matched 401(k), plus health, dental, vision, life, and

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Equipment operating

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment physical

Background screening

Drug screen

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Driller Trainee-Construction to operate heavy equipment and learn drilling and blasting under supervision. This role emphasizes safety and the ability to work in varying weather conditions, with potential out-of-town travel and overtime.

Starting pay is $20.00-$22.00 per hour plus a $150/week travel allowance, with pay increase incentives as you train and hit targets. MD&B offers ESOP and a company-matched 401(k), plus health, dental, vision, life, and