Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee — Learn & Grow

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Employee ownership (ESOP) benefits

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction sites. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a clear path to advancement within a majority employee-owned company.

You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, or loaders with hourly pay of $20–$22 and a travel stipend, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Must have good common sense around equipment and machinery.
• Mechanical aptitude; pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per supervision and drill patterns as asked.
• Maintain safety and work well in varying weather.
• Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient operation.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and execute layouts by foreman.
• Inventory accessories and track costs.
• Report problems and terrain conditions to supervision.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards.
• Work unsupervised with a sense of urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's license

Construction experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Physical fitness

Tools

Earth moving equipment

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Middlebury, VT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction sites. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and a clear path to advancement within a majority employee-owned company.

You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, or loaders with hourly pay of $20–$22 and a travel stipend, plus comprehensive benefits.