Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee: Drilling & Blasting Path

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting, located in the Town of Argyle, NY, is seeking a safety-minded equipment operator to join our heavy construction team. You will operate earth-moving equipment, learn drilling and blasting processes, and support foremen with daily tasks in varying weather.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $20–$22, plus travel stipends, with opportunities for advancement within our ESOP-driven culture and a focus on internal promotion and growth.

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 successfully pass ATF screenings

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 experience

Driver's license

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting, located in the Town of Argyle, NY, is seeking a safety-minded equipment operator to join our heavy construction team. You will operate earth-moving equipment, learn drilling and blasting processes, and support foremen with daily tasks in varying weather.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of $20–$22, plus travel stipends, with opportunities for advancement within our ESOP-driven culture and a focus on internal promotion and growth.