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Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc
Reading, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

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 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-CONSTRUCTION

Ability to perform job specific instruction 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
  • 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
  • Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed
  • Participate in daily heads up safety meetings
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug screen.
  • Must successfully pass criminal background check for ATF
  • Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary
  • Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level tasks

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

Starting Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables.


Currently seeking employees in the following active work areas:

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Hershey, PA
  • Lancaster, PA
  • York, PA
  • Lebanon, PA
  • Carlisle, PA
  • Reading, PA
  • Hazelton, PA
  • Pottsville, PA

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

  • Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
  • Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Salary : $18 - $20

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