Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support safe on-site drilling and blasting operations along the east coast. You will follow Supervisor instructions, assist with materials, and perform general laboring tasks with potential travel and overtime.

Qualifications include a valid driver’s license, ability to pass a physical & drug screen, and willingness to learn. The company offers health coverage, two retirement plans, ESOP and a 401(k) match, plus training

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record and own transportation.
• Experience as construction laborer is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn safety procedures for construction sites and around explosives.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time cards to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Perform construction laboring activities as directed.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Participate in monthly Foreman, safety and job meetings.
• Participate in daily safety meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Pre-employment physical & drug screen

ATF background check

Construction laborer experience (help)

Willingness to learn safety procedures

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

Pay: 18$-20$ per hour plus $150/week vehicle/travel allowance.