Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking, entry-level construction labor personnel to join our team. You will perform physically demanding labor outdoors, adhering to safety procedures and working under the direction of Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators.

We value safety-minded individuals who can learn the drilling and blasting trade, with opportunities for travel, overtime, and advancement within a majority employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow safety procedures and company policies.
• Physically capable; able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally and perform laboring tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; own transportation may be required for out-of-town travel.
• Must successfully pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and policies at all times.
• Perform physically demanding labor outdoors in varying weather.
• Submit weekly timesheets with accurate, signed information to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of construction sites and explosives handling.
• Perform construction laboring under direction with or without supervision.
• Assist in loading/unloading explosives and carrying materials as needed.
• Keep job sites clean and organized; attend safety and foreman meetings as required.

Skills

Safety procedures adherence

Physical agility

Outdoor/work outdoors

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!

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 to these questions, then we want to meet you! Must be able to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather environments. Out of town/state travel and overtime may be required.

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

• 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