Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Rochester, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Laborer for quarry work. The role involves construction labor and support for drilling and blasting operations. The Laborer must follow job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators, work safely around construction sites and explosives, and be able to work outdoors in varying weather and on uneven or loose surfaces. Out-of-town or out-of-state travel and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $18–$20 per hour, with travel stipends. The company describes itself as majority employee-owned and offers two retirement plans, including an employer-contributed ESOP and company-matched 401(k), along with health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Own transportation; out-of-town or out-of-state travel is required.
• Successfully pass ATF screenings.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to work at a steady pace outdoors on uneven and loose surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds for 50% of the time.
• Ability to stoop and bend 60–70% of the time.
• Safety-minded and able to work well outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher-level tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Construction labor experience.
• Heavy equipment experience.

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 a truck.
• Carry buckets of stemming stone and stem blast holes.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Attend all meetings, including daily heads-up safety meetings and monthly Foreman, periodic safety, and job meetings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Training and development opportunities
• Travel stipends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed