Laborer (Construction)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life and disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Laborer-Construcion to support site operations along the east coast. The role requires safety-minded individuals who can work outdoors in varying weather and perform basic construction labor tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include adhering to safety procedures, assisting with blasting-related activities, loading/unloading materials, and keeping the job site clean. Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and ATF background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Experience as construction laborer is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and policies.
• Perform laboring tasks as directed by Supervisors.
• Load/unload explosives from truck and carry materials safely.
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump.
• Maintain clean and organized job site.
• Attend safety meetings and job briefings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety-minded

Valid Driver's License

Ability to lift 100 lbs

Reliable transportation

Pass pre-employment physical & drug**

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.