Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee — Train & Grow

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

ESOP

Travel allowance

Meal allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction). The role requires operating heavy machinery and learning drilling/blasting processes with an ESOP-rich employer. Travel may be required, and excellent safety standards are expected.

This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages, benefits including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contributions, and opportunities for career advancement within MD&B.

Qualifications

• Experience operating earth-moving or construction equipment preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Must pass ATF background screening.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Operate daily maintenance tasks for safe, efficient equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies; learn drill patterns and layouts.
• Inventory accessories; communicate issues to Blaster/Foreman.
• Complete drill reports, hole sheets and timecards accurately.
• Attend meetings and perform assigned duties as needed.
• Complete Driller I training within the designated period.
• Work unsupervised with a sense of urgency.

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Construction laborer

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment screening

ATF background check

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction). The role requires operating heavy machinery and learning drilling/blasting processes with an ESOP-rich employer. Travel may be required, and excellent safety standards are expected.

This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages, benefits including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contributions, and opportunities for career advancement within MD&B.