Driller Trainee (Construction Heavy Equipment Operator)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Driller Trainee for construction work. The role is suited to someone with construction equipment or labor experience who wants to learn the drilling and blasting industry. The trainee follows job-specific instruction from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators and must be safety-minded and able to work in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $22.00 per hour, plus a $150 per week travel allowance, with pay increase incentives as training and target deliverables are completed.

Requirements

• Ability to perform job-specific instruction provided by Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
• Safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• High level of common sense relating to equipment and machinery operation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to successfully complete an ATF background screening.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting 50–100 pounds 30–40% of the time, working on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions, and stooping and bending 30–40% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment operating experience, including earth-moving construction, farm, or timber-harvesting equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience with equipment, motors, hydraulic systems, or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance needed for safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology, then execute drill patterns and layouts established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories, understand their costs, and maintain drill accessories.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster or Foreman.
• Learn the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards on time.
• Coordinate supplies with the Blaster.
• Carry tools and supplies.
• Participate in Foreman's, safety, job-specific, and daily heads-up meetings as needed.
• Complete Driller I training within the designated period.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• Overtime
• Paid overnight travel and meal allowance
• Paid training and career development
• Reimbursement programs
• Annual performance and salary review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed