Heavy Equipment Operator

Driller Trainee-QuarryDo you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you!Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. We provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!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.Responsibilities:Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipmentAdhere to Company Safety Policies and ProceduresAbility to learn drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster ForemanInventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessoriesCommunicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/ForemanUnderstand the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit timely paperwork: drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecardPhysical agilityCoordinate supplies with BlasterCarry all tools and suppliesParticipate in meetings as needed: Foreman's, Safety, Job Specific, and Daily Heads-UpComplete Driller I training within designated periodAbility to work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgencyOther duties as assignedQualifications:Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.)Valid Driver's License with own transportationExperience as construction laborerMust hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operationMechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, desiredMust be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screenMust successfully complete a background screening for ATFPhysical Requirements:Ability to perform essential functions of the positionAbility to lift 50 – 100 lbs., 30 – 40% of the timeWork on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditionsStooping and bending 30-40% of the timePhysical agilityStarting Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables!Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:Dante (CST) talks about what it's like to work at MD&BDan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunitiesDoes this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. MDB GROUP, LLC