Construction Laborer — Employee-Owned with Growth & Benefits

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

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring for general laborers to support drilling and blasting operations in outdoor environments. The role emphasizes safety-minded work, ability to learn on the job, and compliance with company procedures.

Travel and overtime may be required, with starting pay of $18–$20 per hour and travel stipends. Applicants should have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and be willing to commute/out-of-town travel.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record and own transportation (out of town/state travel required).
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level task.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Physical agility.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attend all meetings.
• Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed.
• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings.

Skills

Physical agility

Safety-minded

Lift up to 100 lbs

Lift 50 lbs regularly

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring for general laborers to support drilling and blasting operations in outdoor environments. The role emphasizes safety-minded work, ability to learn on the job, and compliance with company procedures.

Travel and overtime may be required, with starting pay of $18–$20 per hour and travel stipends. Applicants should have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and be willing to commute/out-of-town travel.