Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Downingtown, PA is seeking a Driller Trainee for quarry operations. You will learn drill patterns, perform maintenance, and support the Blaster Foreman while upholding strict safety standards.

The role offers hands-on training, the chance to grow within a majority employee-owned company, and exposure to a range of equipment. Starting pay reflects entry-level responsibilities with opportunity to advance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating earth-moving construction equipment or similar machinery.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• Able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Able to pass ATF background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Follow Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and layouts as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories and monitor costs.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to Blaster/Foreman.
• Submit drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards accurately.
• Coordinate supplies with Blaster and carry tools.
• Participate in Foreman/Safety/Job meetings.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.
• Work unsupervised with a sense of urgency.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Job description

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!
Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. We provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

DRILLER TRAINEE-QUARRY

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

Starting Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables!

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