Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring a Laborer-Construction in Reading, PA. You will follow safety procedures, assist with general labor at construction sites, and support blasting operations under supervision. Overtime and out-of-town travel may be required.

The role emphasizes safety, the ability to lift up to 100 lbs, and the willingness to learn. Starting pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour with a $150/week travel allowance and review-based pay increases.

Qualifications

• Must be safety-minded and able to work in varying weather environments.
• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Experience in construction laborer helpful but not required.
• Ability to learn and develop skills for higher level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time records to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and around explosives.
• Perform laboring activities as directed.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Load/unload explosives from truck and carry stemming stone.
• Maintain clean, organized job site and participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Safety-minded

Learn safety aspects

Take direction

Work unsupervised

Physical endurance

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
• 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

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