Laborer (Construction)

At Maine Drilling & Blasting, we are a majority employee-owned company that provides a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), company‑matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and training and development opportunities. 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, 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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr