What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer (Construction) position at Maine Drilling & Blasting?
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
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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
- 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
- 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
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
Salary : $20 - $150