Quarry Driller Trainee: Heavy Equipment Operator (ESOP)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

ESOP

401(k) matching

Training programs

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Reading, PA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee (Quarry). This role offers hands-on learning of drilling and blasting in a stable, employee-owned company, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders, participate in safety programs, and progress toward Driller I training. A valid license, ability to travel, and readiness for varying weather are required; travel may be

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to learn drill patterns and terminology.
• Must be able to pass background screening for ATF.
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• Learn drill patterns 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

Heavy equipment operation

Valid driver’s license

Construction laborer experience

Safety-minded

Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Reading, PA, seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee (Quarry). This role offers hands-on learning of drilling and blasting in a stable, employee-owned company, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

You will operate backhoes, skid steers, excavators, and loaders, participate in safety programs, and progress toward Driller I training. A valid license, ability to travel, and readiness for varying weather are required; travel may be