Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Job overview

The Heavy Equipment Operator / Driller Trainee (Quarry) role is onsite in Richmond, VT, with pay of $20–$22 per hour plus a travel stipend. Maine Drilling & Blasting is a majority employee-owned company that offers training and advancement opportunities. The trainee supports drilling and blasting operations by maintaining assigned equipment, learning drill patterns and layouts, and following safety procedures. The role helps crews complete field work by coordinating supplies, communicating site conditions, and completing required reports and training.

What you'll do

• Follow job-specific instructions 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 drill accessories
• communicate problems and terrain conditions
• complete drill reports, hole sheets, and timecards
• coordinate and carry supplies
• complete Driller I training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy equipment operator

driller trainee

quarry

richmond vt

maine drilling & blasting

$20–$22/hr

travel stipend

drill patterns

equipment maintenance

safety procedures

esop

401(k)

training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

$20–$22 per hour plus travel stipend; employee-owned ESOP; company-matched 401(k); health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; promotion-from-within and training opportunities.

About the employer

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