Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Life & disability

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Montpelier, VT seeks a reliable Laborer/Blaster helper to join a majority employee-owned company with strong benefits. The role involves physical labor, learning safety practices, and assisting with blasting operations and site cleanup.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, a willingness to travel, and the ability to lift heavy loads. Experience with construction labor and equipment is preferred; ATF screenings are required.

Qualifications

• Must pass ATF screenings and have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in construction labor and with heavy equipment is preferred.
• Able to lift heavy loads and work outdoors in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and company policies at all times.
• Load/unload explosives from trucks and pump water to dry blast holes.
• Assist foreman, complete time cards, and attend safety meetings.
• Perform labor tasks and travel as required to job sites.

Skills

Physical fitness

Safety-conscious

Follow directions

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

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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