Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values family and determination! As a majority employee-owned business, we offer a unique benefits package, including generous retirement plans and health benefits. If you have a passion for construction and are eager to learn about the drilling and blasting industry, this is your chance to rock your career! We are looking for safety-minded individuals who are comfortable working outdoors and can follow job-specific instructions. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-matched 401(k)

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain physical agility.
• Load and unload explosives and keep the job site organized.
• Follow directions and perform construction labor activities.

Skills

Construction Labor

Safety Protocols

Heavy Equipment Operation

Physical Agility

Education

Valid Driver's License

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 benefits package, including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a company-matched 401(k). In addition, we offer health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, along with 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 strong cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other, embodying our motto: Make it Happen!

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

Do you have experience in construction? Are you interested in learning the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If yes, we want to meet you! Must be able to follow job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. Candidates should be safety-minded and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town/state travel within the New England region (CT, MA, NH, etc.) and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to company safety procedures and policies
2. Maintain physical agility
3. Submit accurate and signed weekly time cards to the Blaster/Foreman
4. Learn safety protocols related to construction sites and explosives
5. Follow directions and perform construction labor activities
6. Work independently when required
7. Operate water pumps to dry blast holes
8. Load and unload explosives from trucks
9. Carry stemming stone to blast holes
10. Keep the job site clean and organized
11. Attend all meetings and participate in safety and job briefings
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions at a steady pace outdoors on uneven surfaces
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally (about 5% of the time)
• Lift 50 lbs regularly (about 50% of the time)
• Bend and stoop frequently (60-70% of the time)

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and own transportation (out-of-town travel required)
• Successful passing of ATF screenings
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment is preferred
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is committed to informing all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.