Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Richmond (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Health benefits

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) to support daily blasting and quarry operations. You’ll operate heavy equipment and learn drilling patterns under supervision, with safety and reliability as core values.

This position offers competitive hourly pay, a travel stipend, and opportunities for advancement within a majority employee-owned ESOP company that prioritizes internal promotion and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment (backhoe, skid steer, excavators, loaders) preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate job-specific equipment as directed by supervision.
• Follow safety policies and procedures in varying weather.
• Learn drill patterns and layout under the Blaster Foreman.
• Perform daily maintenance and complete required reports.
• Assist with supplies, travel, and meetings as needed.
• Complete Driller I training within designated period.

Skills

Equipment operating experience

Valid Driver's License

Construction laborer experience

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) to support daily blasting and quarry operations. You’ll operate heavy equipment and learn drilling patterns under supervision, with safety and reliability as core values.

This position offers competitive hourly pay, a travel stipend, and opportunities for advancement within a majority employee-owned ESOP company that prioritizes internal promotion and robust benefits.