Laborer (Construction)

ZipRecruiter; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Laborer-Construction to adhere to safety procedures, perform essential labor skills, and maintain job site cleanliness. The role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background check. Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour with a travel allowance. If you are safety-minded and eager to grow in the construction industry, apply now!

Benefits

Travel allowance of $150/week

Pay increase incentives based on performance

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License with good driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment physical & drug screen.
• Knowledge of construction laborer tasks preferable.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures.
• Load and unload explosives from truck.
• Maintain clean job site.

Skills

Safety-minded

Ability to follow instructions

Construction labor skills

Job description

Overview

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 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

• 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

$18.00-$20.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables.

Active work areas

• Harrisburg, PA
• Hershey, PA
• Lancaster, PA
• York, PA
• Lebanon, PA
• Carlisle, PA
• Reading, PA
• Hazelton, PA
• Pottsville, PA

Videos

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities

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