Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Hoover, AL

15d

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Construction Laborer to support drilling and blasting operations. The role involves carrying out job-specific instructions from Superintendents, Blasting Supervisors, or Drill Operators, performing construction labor, and working safely around construction sites and explosives. Employees must be safety-minded and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town travel and overtime may be required. The position offers hands-on training and opportunities to develop skills and advance to higher-level tasks. Pay is $21.00 per hour, plus a $150 per week travel allowance. Paid overnight travel and meal allowances are also provided. Physical work includes moving across uneven and loose outdoor surfaces, lifting and carrying materials, and frequent stooping and bending.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a good driving record and own transportation.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check for ATF.
Ability to follow job-specific instructions and take direction.
Safety-mindedness and ability to work well in varying weather environments.
Ability to work unsupervised occasionally.
Ability to perform the position's essential functions, work at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor surfaces, lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, lift 50 pounds for 50% of the time, and stoop and bend for 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 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 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.