Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training & development

Travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. in Front Royal, VA is seeking a Laborer-Construction to assist with field operations and learn the drilling and blasting industry hands-on. The role entails safety-first work on varied weather environments and potential out-of-town travel and overtime.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with a $150 per week travel allowance, plus pay increase incentives as you train and reach targets.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and own transportation.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required.
• Criminal background check for ATF required.
• Experience with construction laborer helpful.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time cards to Blaster/Foreman with accuracy.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites around explosives.
• Perform construction laboring activities as directed.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Load/unload explosives from truck.
• Carry stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Attend safety and job meetings as required.

Skills

Safety mindset

Outdoor work

Willing to travel

Physical stamina

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

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