Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking workers in Maine with a focus on safety and reliable performance at blasting sites. Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour, with travel stipends.

The role requires a valid driver's license, ability to pass ATF screenings, and experience with construction labor and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include adhering to safety procedures, learning safety aspects of blasting operations, and performing labor tasks on-site with occasional supervision.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and own transportation.
• 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

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Physical agility to perform tasks on site.
• Submit weekly time cards to Blaster/Foreman with accurate and signed records.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Take direction and perform construction laboring activities.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Maintain clean and organized job site.
• Attend all meetings.
• Participate in monthly Foreman, safety and job meetings as needed.
• Participate in daily heads-up safety meetings.

Skills

Physical agility

Ability to learn safety aspects

Ability to work unsupervised

Tools

ATF screenings

Job description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

Our core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a firm cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other as we Make it Happen!

Starting Pay: $18 - $20/per hour, plus stipends for travel!

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

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions of the position
Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 5% of time
Ability to lift 50lbs, 50% of the time
Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time

Qualifications

Valid Drivers License with 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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