Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

About This Role

Operating heavy construction equipment and learning the drilling and blasting industry is the core of this trainee role. This opportunity is ideal for a safety-minded individual with experience in heavy equipment operation who is looking for advancement within a stable, growing, employee-owned company.

Responsibilities

• Perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators
• Work well in varying weather environments
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
• 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
• 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
• Work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Equipment operating experience (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation
• Experience as construction laborer
• High level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
• Successfully pass ATF screenings

Nice to have:

• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program
• Company matched 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Stipend for travel
• Industry-leading learning and development opportunities

Important Details

• Out of town travel and overtime may be required

About the Company

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is a majority employee-owned ESOP Company that aims for operational excellence at all levels of the organization.