Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee - Growth Path

Mdandb; Vermont; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement plan

401(k) company match

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee in New Haven, VT, to learn drilling and blasting with a majority employee-owned company. You will operate equipment, follow safety protocols, and support daily field operations.

The role offers on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and a travel stipend. Competitive hourly pay with benefits under MD&B’s ESOP and 401(k) programs.

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

• Operate heavy construction equipment under supervision (backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders)
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures
• Learn drill patterns and layouts as established by the Blaster Foreman
• Coordinate with Blaster/Foreman on terrain, supplies, and paperwork
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards accurately
• Work unsupervised with a sense of urgency
• Participate in safety and job-related meetings

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Experience as construction laborer

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee in New Haven, VT, to learn drilling and blasting with a majority employee-owned company. You will operate equipment, follow safety protocols, and support daily field operations.

The role offers on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and a travel stipend. Competitive hourly pay with benefits under MD&B’s ESOP and 401(k) programs.