Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Statesville, NC

1d • 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, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators; performing construction laboring activities; and working safely around construction sites and explosives. Work is outdoors in varying weather and on uneven, loose surfaces. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, plus a $150 weekly travel allowance. Pay-increase incentives are available as employees train and meet target deliverables.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and own transportation.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check for ATF.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outdoors.
• 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 in varying weather environments.
• Ability to learn job-specific instructions and develop skills.

Nice To Haves

• Construction laborer experience is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Follow company safety procedures and policies.
• Submit an accurate, signed time card to the Blaster or 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 a truck.
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes.
• Keep the job site clean and organized.
• Participate in monthly Foreman meetings and periodic safety and job meetings as needed.
• Participate in daily heads-up safety meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Two retirement plans, including an employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a company-matched 401(k).
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• $150 per week travel allowance.
• Pay-increase incentives as employees train and meet target deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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