Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your career can truly take off! This stable, majority employee-owned firm is looking for dedicated individuals eager to learn the drilling and blasting industry. With a strong commitment to safety and a supportive work environment, you'll have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to exciting projects. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work outdoors in a dynamic team. If you have a passion for construction and want to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-matched 401(k)

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and heavy equipment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Operate water pumps and load/unload explosives.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Construction experience

Safety protocols

Physical agility

Heavy equipment operation

Time management

Education

Valid Driver's License

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 a 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 to Make it Happen!

Starting Pay:

$18 - $20 per hour, plus stipends for travel!

Job Overview:

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, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Candidates should be safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town/state travel within the New England region (CT, MA, NH, etc.) and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
2. Demonstrate physical agility
3. Submit accurate and signed time cards weekly to the Blaster/Foreman
4. Learn safety protocols for working construction sites and around explosives
5. Follow directions and perform construction laboring activities
6. Work independently when required
7. Operate water pumps to dry blast holes
8. Load and unload explosives from trucks
9. Carry stemming stone to blast holes
10. Maintain a clean and organized job site
11. Attend all meetings and participate in safety and job briefings
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential functions, work at a steady pace outdoors on uneven surfaces, lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs regularly, and stoop/bend frequently.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record and own transportation (out-of-town travel required)
• Successfully pass ATF screenings
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights under federal employment laws. Please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.