General Laborer / Skilled Laborer (Laborer I & II)

Blane Casey Contractors; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tiered PTO

Paid holidays

Disability insurance (short- & long‑tr

Health insurance (50/50 split)

HSA match up to $500

401(k) retirement plan with company %

Company-paid life insurance

Company vehicles

Job summary

Blane Casey Contractors is seeking motivated General Laborers and Skilled Laborers to join our field team in Maine. We work on educational, municipal, commercial, multifamily, industrial, and community projects across the state.

Laborers will perform site cleanup, material handling, and support carpentry, concrete, and safety tasks while following OSHA guidelines. Entry-level candidates should be eager to learn; skilled roles require prior construction experience and tool familiarity.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work hard.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work.
• OSHA 10 preferred (required within 30 days of hire).
• 1+ year of construction experience.
• Comfortable using power tools and small equipment.
• Basic understanding of construction safety and job site workflow.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Blueprint reading is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• General job site cleanup, organization, and material staging.
• Loading, unloading, and safely handling materials and deliveries.
• Assisting carpenters and other trades with lifting, setting, and moving materials.
• Supporting concrete work, demolition, grouting, saw-cutting, and backfilling.
• Installing temporary protection, signage, barriers, and erosion control measures.
• Operating hand tools and small equipment (plate tampers, power buggies, core drills, etc.) as directed.
• Assisting with layout, formwork setup, and site logistics.
• Maintaining job site safety and proactively identifying hazards.
• Attending safety meetings and following all company and OSHA safety protocols.
• Working closely with the site superintendent and crew to keep the project moving forward.
• Mentoring and supporting entry-level laborers (for experienced candidates)

Skills

OSHA 10

Lifting 50+ lbs

Reliability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma not required

Job description

Blane Casey Contractors is looking for motivated General Laborers and Skilled Laborers to join our growing field team. We build projects of all sizes and complexity across Maine, including educational, municipal, commercial, multifamily, industrial, and community-focused work.

What You'll Do

• General job site cleanup, organization, and material staging
• Loading, unloading, and safely handling materials and deliveries
• Assisting carpenters and other trades with lifting, setting, and moving materials
• Supporting concrete work, demolition, grouting, saw-cutting, and backfilling
• Installing temporary protection, signage, barriers, and erosion control measures
• Operating hand tools and small equipment (plate tampers, power buggies, core drills, etc.) as directed
• Assisting with layout, formwork setup, and site logistics
• Maintaining job site safety and proactively identifying hazards
• Attending safety meetings and following all company and OSHA safety protocols
• Working closely with the site superintendent and crew to keep the project moving forward
• Mentoring and supporting entry-level laborers (for experienced candidates)

What We're Looking For

Laborer I - Entry Level

• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work hard
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and perform physically demanding work
• OSHA 10 preferred (required within 30 days of hire)

Laborer II - Skilled

• 1+ year of construction experience
• Comfortable using power tools and small equipment
• Basic understanding of construction safety and job site workflow
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred)

Blueprint reading is not required but is a plus.

Pay Range

• Pay based on experience, skill level, and certifications

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Tiered PTO
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Health insurance (50/50 split for employee-only coverage)
• HSA match up to $500
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 3.5% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company vehicles provided depending on job site location