Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development

Travel allowance

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support field operations in the Scranton area. You will follow Superintendents and Foremen guidance, learn safety practices around blasting, and perform essential labor tasks on construction sites.

Starting pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 hourly with a $150 weekly travel allowance, plus potential pay increases as you train and meet targets. Opportunities for growth exist across the east coast.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must successfully pass an ATF background check.
• Experience as a construction laborer is helpful.
• Able to learn and develop skills for higher level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time card accurately and signed.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Take direction and perform laboring activities as assigned.
• Work unsupervised when needed.
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump.
• Load and unload explosives from truck.
• Carry stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Participate in monthly foreman and safety meetings.
• Attend daily safety briefings.

Skills

Driver's License

Drug screen

Background check ATF

Construction labor experience

Willingness to learn

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
• Hazelton, 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