Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee — Growth Path

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Benefits package

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Middletown, CT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry). If you have experience with backhoes, skid steers, excavators or loaders, this is a gateway to the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, employee-owned company.

Starting hourly pay is $20-$22 with a travel stipend, plus opportunities for advancement through in-house training. You will learn drill patterns, operate safely in varying weather, and perform routine maintenance while

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 be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF

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

Safety minded

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Backhoe

Excavator

Skid steer

Loader

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Middletown, CT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry). If you have experience with backhoes, skid steers, excavators or loaders, this is a gateway to the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, employee-owned company.

Starting hourly pay is $20-$22 with a travel stipend, plus opportunities for advancement through in-house training. You will learn drill patterns, operate safely in varying weather, and perform routine maintenance while