Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee: Driller Track & Travel Stipend

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP retirement plan

Health insurance

401(k) match

Travel stipend

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Concord, NH is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction). This entry-level role offers hands-on training to operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting processes.

We promote from within, provide industry-leading development, and offer an ESOP retirement program along with a 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Hourly pay ranges $20–$22 plus travel stipend.

Qualifications

• Equipment operating experience is helpful.
• 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.

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

Skills

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

Pre-employment screening

ATF background check

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Concord, NH is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction). This entry-level role offers hands-on training to operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while learning drilling and blasting processes.

We promote from within, provide industry-leading development, and offer an ESOP retirement program along with a 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Hourly pay ranges $20–$22 plus travel stipend.