Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Douglasville, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to join their stable, growing, majority employee-owned company. This role offers the opportunity to learn the drilling and blasting industry. The company emphasizes a work environment with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. They provide a unique and generous array of benefits, including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k), as well as health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

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
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

Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments
Out of town travel and overtime may be required
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

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
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