Blast Hole Drill Operator

Drill OperatorAre you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal earth drilling? Do you have a high mechanical aptitude and the desire to advance within 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!At Precision Blasting, a division of MD&B 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. Come rock your career at MD&B!Safely perform all construction or quarry drilling activity in accordance with the job program to achieve anticipated production.ResponsibilitiesFollow Safety Policies and ProceduresPerform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipmentUnderstand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster ForemanMaximize the usage of all drill suppliesInventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessoriesCommunicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting SupervisorUnderstand the Field Accounting system and be able to accurately complete and submit timely drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecardsPhysical agilityParticipate in meetings: Foreman's, safety, job specific, daily heads-upAbility to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practicesComplete Driller I and Driller II training certificationsOther duties as assignedQualificationsMust have 5+ years hydraulic equipment operating experienceValid Driver's License with own reliable transportation, must be a truck.Must have personal cell phone for communicationsOne year experience in the construction industryExperience as a 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, ETC.Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screenMust successful complete background screening for ATFPhysical RequirementsAbility to perform essential functions of the positionAbility to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the timeStooping and bending 30 – 40% of the timeWork on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environmentsSkeptical 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.