Driller Trainee

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 so, we want to meet you!

Pay

Hourly Rate: $20 - $22 per hour, plus stipend for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform job-specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
• Work safely 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.
• Learn drill patterns and terminology, then drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman.
• Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, and maintain 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.
• Coordinate supplies with Blaster and carry all tools and supplies.
• Participate in meetings as needed: Foreman's, Safety, Job-Specific, and Daily Heads-Up.
• Complete Driller I training within the designated period.
• Work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth-moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License with own transportation.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• High level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation.
• Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, and electrical systems (desired).
• Ability 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.

About You

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.