Quarry Laborer: Safe, Hands-On Blasting & Travel

Mdandb; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring entry-level laborers to support outdoor construction work at various sites. The role involves learning blasting safety procedures, physical labor, and working outdoors in changing weather. Overtime and out-of-town travel may be required, with potential travel stipends.

You will follow strict safety guidelines and operate under supervision of foremen and supervisors. Applicants should be safety-minded, able to lift and carry materials, and willing to learn the

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 endurance for outdoor work.
• Submit accurate and signed time cards weekly to Blaster/Foreman.
• Learn safety aspects of working construction sites and around explosives.
• Follow directions and perform laboring activities as required.
• Work unsupervised when needed and maintain job site cleanliness.
• Assist with pumping blast holes dry with water pump and load explosives from truck.
• Carry stemming stone to stem blast holes; manage materials safely.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and foreman meetings as needed.

Skills

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Learn safety procedures

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring entry-level laborers to support outdoor construction work at various sites. The role involves learning blasting safety procedures, physical labor, and working outdoors in changing weather. Overtime and out-of-town travel may be required, with potential travel stipends.

You will follow strict safety guidelines and operate under supervision of foremen and supervisors. Applicants should be safety-minded, able to lift and carry materials, and willing to learn the