Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Reading, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to join their team. This role is for individuals with experience operating heavy construction equipment who are interested in learning the drilling and blasting industry. The company emphasizes a family-like atmosphere and business owner determination, offering a unique set of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a company-matched 401(k). They also provide health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, along with training and development opportunities. The Driller Trainee will be responsible for performing daily maintenance on equipment, adhering to safety policies, learning and executing drill patterns, managing accessories, and completing necessary paperwork. The role requires individuals who are safety-minded, adaptable to various weather conditions, and willing to travel and work overtime as needed. The company highlights opportunities for career advancement through training and achieving performance targets.

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders

Responsibilities

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
Physical agility
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