Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Greensboro (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company 401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision

Life & disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Constrution to join our team. You will follow supervisors and perform hands-on construction work, including handling materials, driving to sites, and maintaining safety on job sites.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour with a $150 weekly travel allowance and potential pay increases as you train and meet targets. We offer health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for advancement as we expand along the east coast.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and own transportation.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Construction laborer experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn and develop skills for higher level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time cards accurate and signed to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Carry out construction laboring activities and take direction.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Carry stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Keep job site clean and organized.
• Attend Foreman safety and job meetings as required.
• Participate in daily safety meetings.

Skills

Safety-minded

Able to lift 100 lbs

Driver's license

Teamwork

Pre-employment physical & drug screen

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.

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