Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee — Growth & ESOP

Mdandb; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction work in Manchester, NH. The role offers hands-on learning with backhoe, skid steer, excavators, and loaders, plus travel stipends.

We emphasize safety, weather adaptability, and advancement from within for career growth. This ESOP‑owned company provides strong benefits, travel opportunities, and a path to develop drilling and blasting expertise.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is required or helpful.
• Experience as construction laborer is preferred.
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment operation and machinery.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Operate job-specific equipment as instructed by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Maintain safety and adapt to varying weather conditions.
• Work travel overtime as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and layouts and execute as directed by Foreman.

Skills

Equipment operation

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Pre-employment physical

Background check ATF

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction work in Manchester, NH. The role offers hands-on learning with backhoe, skid steer, excavators, and loaders, plus travel stipends.

We emphasize safety, weather adaptability, and advancement from within for career growth. This ESOP‑owned company provides strong benefits, travel opportunities, and a path to develop drilling and blasting expertise.