Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Argyle, NY

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a construction laborer to support drilling and blasting work. The role involves performing job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators; carrying out construction laboring activities; and learning the safety requirements for construction sites and work around explosives. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather, sometimes on uneven or loose surfaces, and may involve out-of-town or out-of-state travel and overtime. Starting pay is $18–$20 per hour, plus travel stipends.

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 outdoors on uneven and loose 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.
Able to work outdoors in varying weather environments.
Out-of-town or out-of-state travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment.
Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher-level tasks.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety procedures and policies.
Perform construction laboring activities and follow directions from supervisors and operators.
Learn and follow safety requirements for construction sites and work around explosives.
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.
Keep the job site clean and organized.
Submit an accurate, signed time card to the Blaster or Foreman weekly.
Attend all meetings, including daily heads-up safety meetings and monthly Foreman, periodic safety, and job meetings as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.