Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Laborer-Construction to join our field teams across Pennsylvania, including Carlisle. You will support blasting and drilling operations, learn safety procedures, and perform labor tasks under supervision.

Travel may be required and overtime is possible as operations grow. We offer comprehensive benefits, training, and growth opportunities. This is a hands-on role that builds core skills in the drilling and blasting industry while contributing to a safe,

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Experience with construction laborer is helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn and develop skills for higher level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time cards and related records to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites near explosives.
• Perform construction laboring activities and follow directions.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Pumps blast holes dry and loads explosives.
• Carry stemming stone, load/unload materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized job site.
• Attend daily safety meetings and foreman meetings.

Skills

Driver's license

Pre-employment physical & drug screen

ATF background check

Construction laborer experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the drilling and blasting industry hands-on, while gaining a valuable skillset. As we continue to expand operations up and down the east coast, opportunities for growth are plentiful. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

LABORER-CONSTRUCTION

Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments. Out of town travel and overtime may be required.

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

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

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

Starting Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables.

Currently seeking employees in the following active work areas:

• Harrisburg, PA
• Hershey, PA
• Lancaster, PA
• York, PA
• Lebanon, PA
• Carlisle, PA
• Reading, PA
• Pottsville, PA

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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