Laborer (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Poughkeepsie, NY

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About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Laborer to perform construction laboring activities in quarry and blasting operations. The employee 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, plus travel stipends. The company describes itself as majority employee-owned and offers two retirement plans, including an employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a company-matched 401(k), as well as health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Own transportation.
• Successfully pass ATF screenings.
• 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 (5% of the time) and 50 pounds (50% of the time).
• Ability to stoop and bend 60–70% of the time.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather environments.
• Ability to learn safety practices and develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction labor.
• Experience with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety procedures and policies.
• Follow job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
• Submit an accurate, signed time card to the Blaster or Foreman each week.
• 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.
• 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 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life benefits
• 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