Laborer (FSG)

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

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned construction company, Maine Drilling & Blasting, and embark on a strong career path. As part of our team, you'll learn the skills required in the drilling and blasting industry with opportunities for growth and development while adhering to strict safety standards.

Benefits

Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company-matched 401(k)

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Participate in daily safety briefings.

Skills

Safety-minded

Ability to follow job-specific instructions

Physical agility

Education

Valid Driver's License with a good driving record

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 as we Make it Happen!

Starting Pay:

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

Job Overview:

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, then we want to meet you! Must be able to follow job-specific instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators. Candidates should be safety-minded and able to work 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
• Maintain physical agility
• Submit accurate and signed time cards weekly to the Blaster/Foreman
• Learn safety procedures related to construction sites and explosives
• Follow directions and perform construction labor activities
• Work independently when required
• Operate water pumps to dry blast holes
• Load and unload explosives from trucks
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to blast holes
• Keep the job site clean and organized
• Attend all meetings
• Participate in safety and job meetings as scheduled
• Participate in daily safety briefings

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform essential functions, including working on uneven surfaces, lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, lifting 50 lbs frequently, and stooping/bending most of the workday.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record and own transportation (out-of-town travel required)
• Successful passing of ATF screenings
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred
• Willingness to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is committed to informing all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. Please review the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor.