Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)
About The Position
Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Driller Trainee for construction work. The role provides hands-on training in the drilling and blasting industry. Candidates must be able to follow job-specific instruction from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators, and must work safely and effectively in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. The company describes itself as majority employee-owned and offers training and development opportunities, including career advancement and potential pay increases as employees build skills and complete training milestones.
Requirements
- Ability to perform job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
- Safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and own transportation.
- Experience as a construction laborer.
- High level of common sense related to equipment and machinery operation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Ability to successfully complete an ATF background screening.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting 50–100 pounds 30–40% of the time, working on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions, and stooping and bending 30–40% of the time.
- Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating heavy construction equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, excavators, or loaders.
- Equipment operating experience with earth-moving construction equipment, farm equipment, or timber-harvesting equipment.
- Mechanical aptitude based on experience with equipment, motors, hydraulic systems, or electrical systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily maintenance required for safe, 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.
- Learn and use 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'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
- Health insurance
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Company-matched 401(k)
- Hands-on training and career development opportunities
- Potential pay increases as skills are developed, training milestones are completed, and employees advance
- Weekly travel allowance of $150
- Paid overnight travel
- Daily meal allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
