What are the responsibilities and job description for the Drill Operator position at Maine Drilling & Blasting?
About Us
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.
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.
Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.
About The Opportunity
Drill Operator
*Location: Buffalo, NY
Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator with experience with vertical and/or horizontal 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!
Responsibilities:
- Safely perform all construction or quarry drilling activity in accordance with the job program to achieve anticipated production.
- Follow Safety Policies and Procedures
- Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment, including Epiroc top hammer drills
- Understand different drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman
- Maximize the usage of all drill supplies
- Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories
- Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blasting Supervisor
- Understand the Field Accounting system and be able to accurately complete and submit timely drill reports, hole sheets, and signed timecards
- Physical agility
- Participate in meetings: Foreman's, safety, job specific, daily heads-up
- Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining efficiency and safe work practices
- Complete Driller I and Driller II training certifications
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must have 5 years hydraulic equipment operating experience
Experience with Epiroc top hammer drills or similar preferred
Valid Driver's License with own reliable transportation, must be a truck.
Must have personal cell phone for communications
One year experience in the construction industry
Experience as a 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 ATF screenings
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform essential functions of the position
Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time
Stooping and bending 30 – 40% of the time
Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments
But honestly, this is not the only blueprint for success at MD&B. 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!
Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:
Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY
Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!