Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is hiring for a labor-intensive role in Portland, ME. You will perform construction labor, assist blast-related tasks, and follow safety protocols on outdoor sites. The position may involve travel to out-of-town sites and overtime depending on project needs.

Starting pay is $18-$20 per hour with travel stipends. We value safety, reliability, and the ability to learn quickly as we grow in a majority employee‑owned company.

Qualifications

• 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

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Demonstrate physical agility and manual labor capability.
• Submit weekly time cards with accurate and signed entries.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Perform construction laboring activities and follow directions.
• Work unsupervised when required.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and carrying stemming stone.
• Keep job site clean and organized.
• Attend required safety and foreman meetings.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety-minded

Time management

Learning ability

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

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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