Construction Laborer: Learn Blasting Skills, Travel

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Harrisburg (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support on-site operations in Harrisburg, PA. The role emphasizes safety, ability to work with blasting staff, and hands-on labor around explosives. OT may be required, with travel expectations as needed.

The position offers starting pay of $18.00–$20.00 per hour plus a $150/week travel allowance, with room for pay increases as training progresses. A valid driver’s license and pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical & drug screen.
• Must 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.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly: accurate and signed time card to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Take direction and perform construction laboring activities.
• 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 safety and job meetings; daily safety heads-up meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support on-site operations in Harrisburg, PA. The role emphasizes safety, ability to work with blasting staff, and hands-on labor around explosives. OT may be required, with travel expectations as needed.

The position offers starting pay of $18.00–$20.00 per hour plus a $150/week travel allowance, with room for pay increases as training progresses. A valid driver’s license and pre-employment checks are required.