Laborer (Construction)
Maine Drilling & Blasting•McCalla, AL
About The Position
Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a construction laborer to support drilling and blasting operations. The role offers hands-on exposure to the drilling and blasting industry, with training and development opportunities and potential for career growth. The laborer follows job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators and must work safely in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record and own transportation.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Must successfully pass a criminal background check for ATF.
- Able to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Able to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor surfaces.
- Able to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally (5% of the time) and 50 pounds for 50% of the time.
- Able to stoop and bend 60–70% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Construction laborer experience is helpful, but not necessary.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
- Submit an accurate, signed time card to the Blaster or Foreman weekly.
- Learn and follow safety requirements for construction sites and work around explosives.
- Take direction and perform construction laboring activities.
- Work unsupervised occasionally.
- Pump blast holes dry using a water pump.
- Load and unload explosives from trucks.
- Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
- Keep the job site clean and organized.
- Participate in monthly Foreman meetings, periodic safety and job meetings as needed, and daily heads-up safety meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health plan
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Two retirement plans, including a company-matched 401(k) and an employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid time off
- Overtime
- Paid overnight travel and meal allowance
- $150 per week travel allowance
- Reimbursement programs
- Paid training and career development
- Annual performance and salary review
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
