Laborer-Demolition

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Auburn (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking hardworking candidates for construction labor with exposure to blasting operations. You will follow safety procedures, assist with general labor, and learn aspects of working with explosives in outdoor, variable weather environments.

Must have a valid driver's license, pass ATF screenings, and be willing to travel out of town as needed. Overtime may be required and daily meetings are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and own transportation (out of town travel required).
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.
• Safety-minded and able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and policies at all times.
• Perform general construction labor tasks as directed.
• Learn safety aspects of working around explosives.
• Work with foremen and supervisors; attend safety meetings.
• Load/unload materials, pump blast holes dry, and maintain sites.

Skills

Safety-minded

Outdoor work

Team oriented

Job description

Do you have experience in construction? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments. Out of town/state travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
• Physical agility
• 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
• Other duties as assigned
• Attend all meetings
• Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed
• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings

Physical Requirements

• 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

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

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation (out of town/state travel required)
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings

Experience With Construction Labor And Heavy Equipment Preferred

• Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level task