Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator & Driller Trainee

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

ESOP retirement

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) in Richmond, VA. This role offers on-site work with travel allowances and opportunities for advancement within a majority employee-owned ESOP company.

You will start with equipment such as backhoes and loaders and learn drilling and blasting under supervision. Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $22, with travel stipends when applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment is helpful.
• Valid driver's license with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• High level of common sense relative to equipment operation.
• Mechanical aptitude around equipment, motors, hydraulics, electrical systems.
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per instruction from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Be safety-minded and able to work in varying weather environments.
• Travel out of town and overtime may be required.
• Perform daily maintenance for safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and execute as directed by the Blaster Foreman.

Skills

Equipment experience

Driver's license

Construction laborer

Common sense

Mechanical aptitude

ATF screenings

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry) in Richmond, VA. This role offers on-site work with travel allowances and opportunities for advancement within a majority employee-owned ESOP company.

You will start with equipment such as backhoes and loaders and learn drilling and blasting under supervision. Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $22, with travel stipends when applicable.