Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is hiring for a field labor position in the New York area. You will work on construction sites, follow safety procedures, and assist with blasting-related tasks under supervision.

Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour with travel stipends and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Responsibilities include loading and unloading explosives, pumping blastholes, maintaining a clean job site, and attending safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Physical agility and stamina required on outdoor sites.
• Ability to learn safety aspects of working around explosives.
• Capable of performing laboring tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time and submit records promptly.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Perform construction labor tasks and assist crew.
• Load and unload explosives from the truck.
• Pump blast holes dry with a water pump.
• Carry stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and briefings.
• Submit weekly time cards to Blaster/Foreman.

Skills

Physical agility

Safety awareness

Work unsupervised

Time management

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 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!

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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