Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Bessemer, AL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a construction laborer to support drilling and blasting operations. The role involves following job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators; working safely at construction sites and around explosives; and performing laboring tasks in varying outdoor weather conditions. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. The position offers hands-on training in the drilling and blasting industry and opportunities to develop skills for higher-level tasks. Training in northern divisions for 6–8 weeks is required and paid.

Pay is $21 per hour, plus a $150 per week vehicle/travel allowance. The company describes benefits including two retirement plans, an employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a company-matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and own transportation.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Successfully pass a criminal background check for ATF.
• Willingness to travel to northern divisions for 6–8 weeks of paid training.
• Ability to follow job-specific instructions and learn safety practices and construction laboring skills.
• Ability to work well in varying weather environments.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including working at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally (5% of the time) and 50 pounds for 50% of the time.
• Ability to stoop and bend 60–70% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Construction laborer experience is helpful but not necessary.
• Ability to learn and develop skills to perform higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Submit an accurate, signed time card to the Blaster/Foreman weekly.
• Learn and follow safety practices 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site.
• Participate in monthly Foreman meetings, periodic safety and job meetings as needed, and daily heads-up safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two retirement plans, including an employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company-matched 401(k).
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

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