Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Gainesville, VA

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a construction Driller Trainee to learn the drilling and blasting industry. The role involves carrying out job-specific instruction from superintendents, blasting supervisors, and drill operators, while working safely in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. The company provides hands-on training and career development, with opportunities for pay increases as employees complete training milestones and build their skills. Compensation is $22.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus a $150 weekly travel allowance, paid overnight travel, and a daily meal allowance.

Requirements

Experience as a construction laborer.
Valid driver's license and own transportation.
Ability to perform job-specific instruction provided by superintendents, blasting supervisors, or drill operators.
Safety-mindedness and ability to work well in varying weather conditions.
Common sense regarding equipment and machinery operation.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to lift 50–100 pounds 30–40% of the time.
Ability to work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions.
Ability to stoop and bend 30–40% of the time.
Ability to demonstrate physical agility.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Successful completion of an ATF background screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating earth-moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber-harvesting equipment, or similar equipment.
Mechanical aptitude based on experience with equipment, motors, hydraulic systems, or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Perform daily maintenance activities needed for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment.
Follow company safety policies and procedures.
Learn drill patterns and terminology, then carry out 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 meetings as needed, including foreman, safety, job-specific, and daily heads-up meetings.
Complete Driller I training within the designated period.
Work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
Perform other duties as assigned.