Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking workers to join our team for construction labor within a majority employee-owned company. We offer comprehensive benefits and training opportunities, with starting pay of $18–$20 per hour and travel stipends.

Candidates should be able to work outdoors, follow safety procedures, and perform various labor tasks as directed by supervisors. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required; a valid driver's license and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform job-specific instructions from Supervisors.
• Must be safety-minded and able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record.
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.
• Experience in construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and policies.
• Perform general construction labor tasks.
• Load and unload materials and assist with blasting operations.
• Attend meetings and participate in safety briefings.
• Keep the job site clean and organized.
• Follow directions from Foreman and Superintendents.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical agility

Safety-minded

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

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 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 as we Make it Happen!

Starting Pay: $18 - $20/per hour, plus stipends for travel!

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 to these questions, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments. Out of town/state travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
• Physical agility
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Attend all meetings
• Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed
• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings

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

Qualifications

Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation (out of town/state travel required)

Must successfully pass ATF screenings

Experience With Construction Labor And Heavy Equipment Preferred

Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level task