Heavy Equipment Operator​/Driller Trainee; Quarry

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Quarry)

Job Category: Field

Requisition Number: HEAVY
012333

Posted: July 10, 2026

Employment Type: Full‑Time

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Hourly Rate: $20 – $22 per hour, plus a travel stipend.

This position involves operating heavy construction equipment and learning drilling and blasting operations in a stable, majority employee‑owned company. Advancement opportunities are available for qualified individuals.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

• Follow job‑specific instruction from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators.
• Maintain safety awareness and work effectively in varying weather conditions.
• Be willing to travel out of town and work overtime as needed.
• Perform daily maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Learn and execute drill patterns and terminology according to the Blaster Foreman’s instructions.
• Inventory accessories, understand costs, and maintain drill accessories.
• Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman.
• Use the Field Accounting system to complete and submit accurate paperwork (drill reports, hole sheets, timecard).
• Demonstrate physical agility and the ability to work unsupervised while maintaining urgency.
• Coordinate supplies with the Blaster and carry all necessary tools and supplies.
• Participate in meetings as needed (Foreman, Safety, Job‑Specific, Daily Heads‑Up).
• Complete Driller I training within the designated period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment (e.g., backhoe, skid steer, excavator, loader) is helpful.
• Valid driver’s license with personal transportation.
• Experience as a construction laborer.
• High level of common sense regarding equipment and machinery operation.
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of motors, hydraulics, electrical systems, or related areas.
• Successful completion of ATF screenings.

• Perform essential job functions, including lifting 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.
• Maintain physical agility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants based on protected characteristics. The contractor will not disclose pay information to individuals who do not have legal access, unless authorized by law or a formal complaint. The employer is required to notify applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.