Operator & Driller Trainee — Construction

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; New Haven (VT); Hybrid; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in New Haven, VT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction sites. The role offers an hourly rate of $20-$22 plus a travel stipend and clear opportunities for advancement from within the company’s ESOP‑owned culture.

You will learn to operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while following safety policies and assisting with drilling and blasting activities as you progress to Driller I training.

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
• Individuls 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 operating

Driver's license

Construction laborer

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Tools

Drilling equipment

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in New Haven, VT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee for construction sites. The role offers an hourly rate of $20-$22 plus a travel stipend and clear opportunities for advancement from within the company’s ESOP‑owned culture.

You will learn to operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders while following safety policies and assisting with drilling and blasting activities as you progress to Driller I training.