Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction) Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee‑owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome. In addition to our employer‑contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. About The Opportunity If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within. Do 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! Hourly Rate: $20 - $22 per hour, plus stipend for travel! Responsibilities 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. 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. Physical agility. 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. About You Qualifications 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. Physical Requirements 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. Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world class team. Our team members are good communicators, highly competitive (we want to win!), and work together effectively to get the job done! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr