Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Epping, NH

127d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome. In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. If advancement is what you're looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within. Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you!

Requirements

• Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.).
• Valid Driver's License with own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer.
• Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation.
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, desired.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
• Out of town travel and overtime may be required.
• Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program.
• Traditional Company matched 401(k).
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors