Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee – Travel Stipend

Mdandb; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement plan

Company 401(k) match

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee in Middlebury, VT. The role offers growth from operator tasks into drilling and blasting operations within a majority employee-owned company, with travel stipends possible.

Hourly rate ranges from $20 to $22 per hour. The position requires safety awareness and willingness to learn drill patterns under supervision.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment and hydraulics.
• Must be able to pass ATF screenings.
• Safety-minded, able to work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment as directed by supervision.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe operation of equipment.
• Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Learn drill patterns and execute layouts as instructed.
• Coordinate with foreman and blaster on job sites.
• Complete required paperwork and reports timely.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

ATF screening readiness

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee in Middlebury, VT. The role offers growth from operator tasks into drilling and blasting operations within a majority employee-owned company, with travel stipends possible.

Hourly rate ranges from $20 to $22 per hour. The position requires safety awareness and willingness to learn drill patterns under supervision.