Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee to work in construction and learn the drilling and blasting industry. The company is a majority employee-owned ESOP business and describes advancement, learning and development, and promotion from within as part of its career opportunities. The hourly rate is $20–$22, plus a travel stipend. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. Work takes place on uneven and loose surfaces and in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and own transportation.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete an ATF background screening.
• 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.
• Physical agility.
• Safety-mindedness and ability to work well in varying weather environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, excavators, or loaders.
• Experience with earth-moving construction equipment, farm equipment, or timber-harvesting equipment.
• Common sense regarding equipment and machinery operation.
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic systems, or electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
• Perform daily maintenance required for the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Follow Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology, then execute 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.
• Understand the Field Accounting system and complete and submit drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards accurately and on time.
• Coordinate supplies with the Blaster and carry tools and supplies.
• Participate in meetings as needed, including Foreman's, 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.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities and advancement through promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

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