Laborer: Hands-on Construction, Paid Training & Travel

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support field operations. Duties include following safety procedures, learning blasting safety, and assisting with general labor tasks on job sites. Willingness to travel for training is required, with paid 6-8 week assignments.

Responsibilities include site upkeep, lifting, loading explosives, and participating in safety meetings. Valid driver’s license and ability to pass physical/drug screens are a must.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must pass criminal background check for ATF.
• Willing to travel to northern divisions for 6-8 weeks for training (paid).
• Experience with construction laborer is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Submit weekly time cards to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of working on construction sites around explosives.
• Take direction and perform 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 a clean and organized job site.
• Participate in monthly foreman and safety meetings; daily safety heads-up meetings.

Skills

Driver's license & clean record

Safety minded

Willing to travel for training

Able to follow directions

Ability to learn on the job

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Laborer-Construction to support field operations. Duties include following safety procedures, learning blasting safety, and assisting with general labor tasks on job sites. Willingness to travel for training is required, with paid 6-8 week assignments.

Responsibilities include site upkeep, lifting, loading explosives, and participating in safety meetings. Valid driver’s license and ability to pass physical/drug screens are a must.