Construction Laborer — Hands-On Training & Safety Focus

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

Company matched 401(k)

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support on-site drilling and blasting operations. You will follow safety procedures, assist with daily tasks, and travel to multiple PA locations as needed.

The role requires the ability to learn safety aspects of construction sites and to work with or around explosives, with occasional overtime and travel. Starting pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour plus a weekly travel allowance and potential increases as training progresses.

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.

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.

Skills

Safety-minded

Follow directions

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support on-site drilling and blasting operations. You will follow safety procedures, assist with daily tasks, and travel to multiple PA locations as needed.

The role requires the ability to learn safety aspects of construction sites and to work with or around explosives, with occasional overtime and travel. Starting pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour plus a weekly travel allowance and potential increases as training progresses.