Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Gardiner (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Two retirement plans

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring for a construction labor role in Maine. The position involves outdoor work at active sites, learning blasting and drilling basics, and following safety protocols.

Expect travel stipends and potential overtime as needed. Starting pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and access to ESOP and 401(k) plans, plus health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Physical agility and ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Submit weekly records: time card and work logs.
• Willingness to learn safety aspects of construction and explosives.
• Follow directions and perform laboring tasks as needed.
• Occasionally work unsupervised and attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and company policies.
• Demonstrate physical agility and stamina.
• Submit signed time cards weekly to Foreman/Blaster.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and explosives handling.
• Perform construction labor tasks as directed by supervisors.
• Possess ability to work unsupervised at times.
• Assist in pumping blast holes, loading/unloading explosives.
• Carry stemming stones and organize job site.
• Attend daily safety huddles and monthly safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment experience

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!

Do you have experience in construction? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee‑owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety‑minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments. Out of town/state travel and overtime may be required.

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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