Quarry Laborer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values family unity and business determination. As a Laborer at this innovative firm, you will gain hands-on experience in the drilling and blasting industry, supported by a generous benefits package including retirement plans and health coverage. With abundant opportunities for growth and advancement, you will be part of a team that prioritizes safety and skill development. If you're ready to rock your career and embrace new challenges, this position offers the perfect platform for your success.

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

Weekly travel allowance

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job-specific instructions from supervisors.
• Must be safety-minded and able to work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Load and unload explosives from trucks.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Construction laborer experience

Safety awareness

Ability to learn and develop skills

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. 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the drilling and blasting industry hands-on while gaining a valuable skillset. As we continue to expand operations up and down the east coast, opportunities for growth are plentiful. The sky is the limit — come rock your career at MD&B!

LABORER-QUARRY

Ability to perform job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
• Submit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a weekly basis: Accurate and signed time card
• Quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives
• Take direction and perform construction laboring activities
• Work occasionally without supervision
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump
• Load and unload explosives from trucks
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes
• Maintain a clean and organized job site
• Participate in monthly Foreman, safety, and job meetings as needed
• Participate in daily safety meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record and own transportation
• Pass pre-employment physical & drug screen
• Pass criminal background check for ATF
• Construction laborer experience helpful but not necessary
• Ability to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Work at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor surfaces
• Lift up to 100 lbs occasionally (about 5% of the time)
• Lift 50 lbs about 50% of the time
• Stooping and bending 60–70% of the time

Starting Pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour plus $150 weekly travel allowance. Pay raise incentives as you train and meet target deliverables.

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about working at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) discusses career advancement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

If this sounds like you, go ahead and hit the APPLY button — we can't wait to meet you!