Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Mdandb; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

ESOP retirement plan

Company 401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision benefits

Résumé du poste

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for our quarry operations. You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting under supervision in a growth‑oriented, employee‑owned environment.

This full-time, on-site role offers advancement opportunities, participation in ESOP and benefits, and a competitive hourly wage of $20–$22 plus a travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment (backhoe, skid steer, excavators, loaders) preferred.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation is required.
• Experience as construction laborer is beneficial.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment, motors, hydraulics, and electrical systems desired.
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.

Responsabilités

• Operate equipment under supervision and learn drill patterns and blasting techniques.
• Maintain safety and adapt to varying weather conditions.
• Travel out of town and work overtime as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and execute layouts as directed by foreman.
• Complete drill reports and related paperwork accurately.

Connaissances

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Description du poste

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: HEAVY013562

• Full-Time

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Description

About Us

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 work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

About The Opportunity

If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you!

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

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

About You

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

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Ability to lift 50-100 lbs., 30-40% of the time
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions
• Stooping and bending 30-40% of the time
• Physical agility

But honestly, this is not the only blueprint for success at MD&B. Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world class team. Our team members are good communicators, highly competitive (we want to win!), and work together effectively to get the job done!

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it's like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo

Jay (Service Supervisor) talks about his day to day at MD&B: (30) A Day In The Life of an Equipment Service Supervisor - Jay L. - YouTube

Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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