Laborer (Construction - PA)

ABOUT US

Come Work With The Best! We, at Maine Drilling & Blasting, are always on the lookout for capable people who thrive in a team-centered environment.

MD&B Employee Owners

Since 1966, Maine Drilling & Blasting standards have been steeped in the tradition of being family-owned and operated. We're a close and cohesive group. We're also owners. Maine Drilling & Blasting began the transition to employee ownership in 2004, resulting in progressively greater individual responsibility in the work being produced. We work with the unity of a family and the determination of business owners.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

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 policiesPhysical agilitySubmit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a Weekly basis:  Accurate and Signed Time CardAbility to quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and working around explosivesAbility to take direction and perform construction laboring activitiesAbility to work unsupervised occasionallyPump blast holes dry with water pumpLoad and unload explosives from truckCarry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holesMaintain clean and organize job siteOther duties as assigned

MEETINGS

Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as neededParticipate in daily heads up safety meetings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform essential functions of the positionPosition requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outsideAbility to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 5% of timeAbility to lift 50lbs, 50% of the timeStooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Maine Drilling & Blasting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, and physical or mental disability.