What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller Trainee position at Maine Drilling & Blasting?
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
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
But honestly, this is not the only blueprint for success at MDandB. 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!
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 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
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
But honestly, this is not the only blueprint for success at MDandB. 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!
Salary : $20 - $22