Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee - ESOP Growth Path

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Burlington, VT seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to join our field crew. You will learn to operate heavy construction equipment and participate in drilling and blasting projects under supervision.

MD&B offers an ESOP retirement plan, a traditional 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, and opportunities for advancement from within; overtime and travel stipends may apply.

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 successfully pass ATF screenings

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Burlington, VT seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to join our field crew. You will learn to operate heavy construction equipment and participate in drilling and blasting projects under supervision.

MD&B offers an ESOP retirement plan, a traditional 401(k) with company match, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, and opportunities for advancement from within; overtime and travel stipends may apply.