Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Birmingham, AL

15d

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a construction laborer to perform hands-on work supporting drilling and blasting operations. The role follows job-specific instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators and requires a safety-minded approach, the ability to work in varying weather, and occasional independent work. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. The position offers hands-on industry training and opportunities for career development and advancement. Pay is $21.00 per hour, plus a $150-per-week travel allowance. Paid overnight travel and meal allowances are also listed among the benefits.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Own transportation.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check for ATF.
Safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments.
Ability to perform essential job functions at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor 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.

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 each week.
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 and use them 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.