Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Manchester, NH

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a construction laborer to learn and work in the drilling and blasting industry. The role performs construction laboring activities under job-specific instruction from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Workers must be safety-minded, work effectively outdoors in varying weather, and be able to work unsupervised occasionally. Out-of-town or out-of-state travel and overtime may be required. Starting pay is $18–$20 per hour, plus travel stipends. The position involves working at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor surfaces. Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently, as well as stooping and bending for much of the workday. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record, their own transportation, and must successfully pass ATF screenings. Construction labor and heavy equipment experience are preferred; the role offers the opportunity to learn and develop skills for higher-level tasks.

Requirements

Ability to follow job-specific instructions from Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators.
Safety-minded and able to work outdoors in varying weather environments.
Ability to take direction and perform construction laboring activities.
Ability to work unsupervised occasionally.
Ability to learn safety aspects of construction sites and working around explosives.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and own transportation; out-of-town or out-of-state travel is required.
Must successfully pass ATF screenings.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, work at a steady pace on uneven and loose outdoor surfaces, lift up to 100 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently, and stoop and bend 60–70% of the time.
Overtime may be 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 as directed and learn safety practices for construction sites and work around explosives.
Submit an accurate, signed time card to the Blaster/Foreman weekly.
Pump blast holes dry using a water pump.
Load and unload explosives from the truck.
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.