Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Auburn, NH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is a majority employee-owned ESOP Company seeking individuals with experience operating heavy construction equipment to learn the drilling and blasting industry. They offer industry-leading learning and development opportunities with a focus on promotion from within. This role involves performing daily maintenance on equipment, adhering to safety policies, learning drill patterns, and communicating with supervisors. The position requires out-of-town travel and potential overtime. The company emphasizes operational excellence, teamwork, and a strong sense of ownership among its employees.

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 essential functions of the position
• Ability to lift 50 – 100 lbs., 30 – 40% of the time
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions
• Stooping and bending 30-40% of the time
• Physical agility

Nice To Haves

• Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility
• Good communicators
• Highly competitive
• Work together effectively to get the job done!

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• 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

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program
• Company matched 401(k)
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life benefits
• Disability benefits
• Stipend for travel

What This Job Offers

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