Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development

ESOP

401(k) matching

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support field operations along the East Coast. You will follow instructions from Superintendents and operate safely on construction sites around explosives, with overtime and brief travel involved.

This hands-on role emphasizes learning blasting industry fundamentals and developing practical skills in a dynamic team environment. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour plus a $150/week travel allowance; the company highlights generous

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with good driving record and own transportation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical & drug screen.
• Must 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.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly records to Blaster/Foreman: Accurate and Signed Time Card.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and working around explosives.
• Take direction and perform construction laboring activities.
• 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 organized job site.
• Participate in Foreman, safety, and job meetings as needed.
• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings.

Skills

Safety minded

Valid Driver's License

Able to work in varying weather

Willing 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: $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

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