Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a majority employee-owned company that values dedication and hard work! As a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee, you'll work with a supportive team, learning the drilling and blasting industry while operating essential equipment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement through our industry-leading training programs. If you're safety-minded and eager to grow your skills in a dynamic environment, we want to meet you!

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy construction equipment is helpful.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Superintendents and Drill Operators.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe equipment operation.
• Accurately complete and submit drill reports and timecards.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Mechanical Aptitude

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Backhoe

Excavators

Skid Steer

Loaders

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: HEAVY008814

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• Posted: May 9, 2025
• Full-Time

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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 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 offer 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 too. Our learning and development opportunities are industry-leading, and our success is centered on promotion from within.

Interested? Read more about joining 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 yes, then we want to meet you!

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

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
• Be safety-minded and able to work in varying weather conditions.
• Travel out of town and work overtime as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient equipment operation.
• Follow Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn and execute drill patterns and terminology as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory and understand the cost and maintenance of accessories.
• Communicate terrain and equipment issues to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Accurately complete and submit drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards.
• Maintain physical agility.
• Coordinate supplies with the Blaster.
• Carry tools and supplies.
• Participate in meetings: safety, job-specific, daily heads-up.
• Complete Driller I training within the designated period.
• Work independently while maintaining urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

About You

Qualifications

Experience with equipment operation (earth-moving, farm, timber equipment) is helpful.
Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
Experience as a construction laborer.
Good sense regarding equipment and machinery operation.
Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must pass background screening for ATF.

Physical Requirements

Perform essential functions of the position.
Lift 50-100 lbs. 30-40% of the time.
Work on uneven surfaces in varying weather.
Stooping and bending 30-40% of the time.
Maintain physical agility.

We value dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility. Our team members are good communicators, competitive, and work well together.

Additional Information

Check out videos about working at MD&B:

• Dante (CST): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Jay (Service Supervisor): (30) A Day In The Life of an Equipment Service Supervisor - Jay L.: YouTube
• Dan (CEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

If this sounds like you, apply now—we look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay or disclosures unless legally permitted.