Laborer (Construction)

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. We provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the drilling and blasting industry hands-on, while gaining a valuable skillset. As we continue to expand operations up and down the east coast, opportunities for growth are plentiful. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

LABORER-CONSTRUCTION                                                          

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.

Responsibilities:

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  Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies

  
  


• Submit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a Weekly basis:  Accurate and Signed Time Card


• Ability to quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and working around explosives


• Ability to take direction and perform construction laboring activities


• Ability to work unsupervised occasionally


• Pump blast holes dry with water pump


• Load and unload explosives from truck


• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes


• Maintain clean and organize job site


• Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed


• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation


• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug screen. 


• Must successfully pass criminal background check for ATF


• Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary


• Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level tasks

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position


• Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside


• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 5% of time


• Ability to lift 50lbs, 50% of the time


• Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time

Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables.

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo


• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!