Construction Laborer: Drilling & Blasting, Travel

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is hiring for a labor-intensive role in Portland, ME. You will perform construction labor, assist blast-related tasks, and follow safety protocols on outdoor sites. The position may involve travel to out-of-town sites and overtime depending on project needs.

Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour with travel stipends. We value safety, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly as we grow in a majority employee‑owned company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform job-specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments.
• Out of town/state travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate physical agility and manual labor capability.
• Submit weekly time cards with accurate and signed entries.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Perform construction laboring activities and follow directions.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and carrying stemming stone.
• Keep job site clean and organized.
• Attend required safety and foreman meetings.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety-minded

Time management

Learning ability

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is hiring for a labor-intensive role in Portland, ME. You will perform construction labor, assist blast-related tasks, and follow safety protocols on outdoor sites. The position may involve travel to out-of-town sites and overtime depending on project needs.

Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour with travel stipends. We value safety, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly as we grow in a majority employee‑owned company.