Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Stone Ridge (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Stone Ridge, NY, is seeking a Laborer-Construction. The role focuses on safety, learning from Supervisors, and performing laboring duties on construction sites while our operations expand along the east coast.

The responsibilities include following safety procedures, maintaining time records, learning explosive safety, lifting up to 100 lbs, loading explosives, and keeping the site neat.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and able to work in varying weather environments.
• Able to follow instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators.
• Ability to learn safety aspects of construction sites and working around explosives.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and 50 lbs 50% of the time.
• Experience with construction laborers is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Submit accurate and signed time cards weekly.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and explosives.
• Perform construction laboring activities as directed.
• Work unsupervised occasionally.
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Carry stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Attend daily safety meetings and monthly foreman meetings.

Skills

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Ability to follow directions

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. 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: $20.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables.

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