Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Hazelton Mills (PA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Laborer-Construction to support field operations across several Pennsylvania locations. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to learn blasting site procedures while performing general labor tasks.

Starting pay is $18.00–$20.00 per hour with a $150 weekly travel allowance and potential pay increases as training progresses and targets are met. Candidates should be prepared for overtime and occasional out-of-town travel.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Experience as construction laborer helpful but not required.
• Safety-minded and able to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and company policies.
• Submit weekly time card to Blaster/Foreman with accuracy.
• Learn safety aspects of working on construction sites around explosives.
• Perform construction laboring tasks and follow directions.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Move materials: pump blasting holes dry, load/unload explosives.
• Carry stemming stone and maintain tidy job site.
• Attend safety meetings and foreman/job meetings as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Drug screen

Background check (ATF)

Construction laborer experience (help)

Safety minded

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
• Hazelton, 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