Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee — Quarry

Job overview

Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee — Quarry is an onsite role in Waterbury, VT, with compensation of $20–$22 per hour plus a travel stipend. Maine Drilling & Blasting is a majority employee-owned company focused on drilling and blasting operations. The trainee learns drilling and blasting work while operating assigned equipment, following safety procedures, maintaining equipment, and completing field documentation. The role supports safe and efficient field operations and includes completion of Driller I training within the designated period.

What you'll do

• Follow job-specific instruction from superintendents, blasting supervisors, or drill operators
• perform daily equipment maintenance
• follow company safety policies
• learn and execute drill patterns and layouts
• inventory and maintain accessories
• communicate terrain conditions and problems
• complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards
• coordinate and carry supplies
• participate in required meetings
• complete Driller I training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

driller trainee

quarry

drilling and blasting

equipment operation

field safety

waterbury vt

maine drilling & blasting

$20–$22 per hour

travel stipend

esop

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-contributed employee stock ownership plan
• company-matched 401(k)
• health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• learning and development opportunities.

Why this role

Majority employee-owned ESOP company; out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.

About the employer

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Site Preparation Contractors. Sector: 23.