Laborer (Quarry)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values family and determination! This employee-owned firm offers a unique opportunity to grow in the drilling and blasting industry. With a strong emphasis on safety and training, you’ll be part of a team that operates with respect and fairness. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and the chance to travel within the New England region. If you have a passion for construction and a willingness to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to rock your career!

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 Protocols

Physical Agility

Heavy Equipment Operation

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

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!

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 specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, 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

1. Adhere to company safety procedures and policies
2. Demonstrate physical agility
3. Submit accurate and signed weekly time cards to the Blaster/Foreman
4. Learn safety protocols for working on construction sites and around explosives
5. Follow directions and perform construction laboring activities
6. Work independently when required
7. Operate water pumps to dry blast holes
8. Load and unload explosives from trucks
9. Carry buckets of stemming stone to blast holes
10. Maintain a clean and organized job site
11. Attend all meetings, including safety and job briefings
12. Participate in daily safety meetings and periodic job meetings as needed
13. Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions, including working on uneven surfaces outdoors, lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and frequent stooping and bending.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with a 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. Willingness to develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants will be notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.