Laborer (Construction)

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

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Laborer-Construction. We offer two retirement plans, an ESOP and company matched 401(k), plus health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.

We provide training and development opportunities and invite you to learn the drilling and blasting industry hands-on while growing your career on the east coast. This role requires safety-minded individuals who can perform duties under supervision, travel may be required, overtime possible, and you will learn to

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Valid driver's license required with good driving record.
• Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not required.
• Ability to learn and develop higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time card records to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and explosives.
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks; maintain clean job site.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and job meetings.

Skills

Driver's License

Drug Screen

ATF Background

Laborer Experience

Safety Awareness

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.

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

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