Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (FSG)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Auburn (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values dedication and teamwork. As a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery while learning the drilling and blasting industry. This employee-owned firm offers a supportive environment with great benefits, including a retirement plan and health coverage. If you're looking for a stable career with growth opportunities and a focus on internal promotion, this is the perfect role for you. Apply now and become part of a successful team that prioritizes safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement plan through ESOP

Traditional 401(k)

Travel stipend

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment is helpful.
• Ability to pass physical, drug, and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Superintendents and maintain safety standards.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance for safety and efficiency.
• Learn and execute drill patterns as directed.

Skills

Operating heavy construction equipment

Good judgment regarding equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Valid Driver's License

Construction labor experience

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (FSG)

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: HEAVY008808

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• Posted: May 9, 2025
• Full-Time

Locations

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Auburn
88 Gold Ledge Ave
Auburn, NH 03032, USA

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B), we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we foster a family-like environment and strive for operational excellence. Our benefits include a retirement plan through our ESOP, a traditional 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

About The Opportunity

If you seek advancement, we offer industry-leading learning and development opportunities, with a focus on internal promotion. We are looking for individuals experienced with operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, excavators, or loaders, who are interested in learning the drilling and blasting industry within a stable, growing, employee-owned company.

Hourly Rate: $20 - $22 per hour, plus travel stipend

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators
• Maintain safety standards and work well in varying weather conditions
• Travel out of town and work overtime as needed
• Perform daily equipment maintenance for safety and efficiency
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Learn and execute drill patterns as directed by the Blaster Foreman
• Manage inventory and understand accessory costs and maintenance
• Communicate terrain and equipment issues to supervisors
• Complete and submit required paperwork accurately and promptly
• Maintain physical agility and carry tools and supplies
• Participate in safety and job meetings
• Complete Driller I training within the specified timeframe
• Work independently while maintaining urgency
• Perform other duties as assigned

About You

Qualifications:

• Experience operating heavy equipment is helpful
• Valid Driver's License and own transportation
• Construction labor experience preferred
• Good judgment regarding equipment operation
• Mechanical aptitude desired
• Ability to pass physical, drug, and background checks

Physical Requirements:

• Lift 50-100 lbs. as needed
• Work on uneven surfaces in various weather conditions
• Stooping and bending regularly

We value dedication, enthusiasm, integrity, and teamwork. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join our successful team!

Check out our team members' videos on YouTube to learn more about working at MD&B:

• Dante (CST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Jay (Service Supervisor): (30) A Day In The Life of an Equipment Service Supervisor - Jay L. - YouTube
• Dan (CEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

If this sounds like you, click the APPLY button. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities