Laborer (FSG)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Milford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned company in the drilling and blasting industry. This role requires a safety-minded individual with construction experience. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth while working outdoors in New England.

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-matched 401(k)

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction labor and heavy equipment is preferred.
• Aptitude to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Attend all safety and project meetings.

Skills

Safety Minded

Physical Agility

Ability to Follow Directions

Education

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. As a majority Employee-Owned company, we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a company-matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit—come rock your career at MD&B!

Our core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a strong cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other, embodying our motto: Make it Happen!

Starting Pay:

$18 - $20 per hour, plus stipends for travel!

Job Overview:

Do you have experience in construction? Are you interested in learning the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If yes, we want to meet you! You must be able to follow job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. Candidates should be safety-minded and capable of working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town/state travel within the New England region (CT, MA, NH, etc.) and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies
• Demonstrate physical agility
• Submit accurate and signed weekly time cards to the Blaster/Foreman
• Learn safety protocols related to construction sites and explosives
• Follow directions and perform construction labor tasks
• Work independently when required
• Operate water pumps to dry blast holes
• Load and unload explosives from trucks
• Carry stemming stone to blast holes
• Maintain a clean and organized job site
• Attend all safety and project meetings
• Participate in daily safety briefings and periodic meetings as needed

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential functions, including working on uneven surfaces outside, lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, and 50 lbs regularly. Must be capable of stooping and bending frequently (60-70%).

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and own transportation (out-of-town travel required)
• Successful passing of ATF screenings
• Experience in construction labor and heavy equipment is preferred
• Aptitude to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.