Laborer (Quarry)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can grow your career in the drilling and blasting industry. This employee-owned firm emphasizes safety, teamwork, and personal development, offering a supportive environment with competitive pay and generous benefits. You will gain hands-on experience while working outdoors in various conditions, learning from seasoned professionals. If you have a passion for construction and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your skills and join a dedicated team that values respect and fairness.

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

• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Construction Experience

Safety Awareness

Physical Agility

Ability to Follow Instructions

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 firm 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!

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 yes, then we want to meet you! Must be able to follow job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well 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:

1. Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
2. Demonstrate physical agility
3. Submit weekly records to Blaster/Foreman, including accurate and signed time cards
4. Learn safety aspects of working on construction sites and around explosives
5. Follow directions and perform construction laboring activities
6. Work independently when needed
7. Pump blast holes dry with water pump
8. Load and unload explosives from trucks
9. Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes
10. Maintain a clean and organized job site
11. Attend all meetings, including monthly Foreman meetings, safety meetings, and daily safety talks
12. Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outdoors
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally (about 5% of the time)
• Lift 50 lbs frequently (about 50% of the time)
• Stooping and bending 60-70% of the time

Qualifications:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.