Construction Laborer Jobs

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career at MD&B!

Our core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a firm cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other as we Make it Happen!

Starting Pay $18 - $20/per hour plus vehicle/fuel allowance. Target incentives up to an additional $200 per week as you achieve deliverable milestones!

Hiring for the following work locations

• Lancaster
• Reading
• York
• Lebanon
• Harrisburg/Hershey
• Carlisle
• Hazleton

LABORER-CONSTRUCTION

Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments. Out of town travel and overtime may be required.

• Ability to take direction and perform construction laboring activities
• Submit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a Weekly basis Accurate and Signed Time Card
• Load and unload explosives from truck
• Ability to work unsupervised occasionally
• Ability to quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and working around explosives
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump
• Other duties as assigned
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes
• Physical agility
• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
• Maintain clean and organize job site

Meetings

• Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed
• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings

Physical Requirements

• Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside
• Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary
• Ability to lift 50lbs, 50% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 5% of time
• Stooping and bending 60 – 70% of the time
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug screen.
• Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level tasks
• Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation
• Must sucessfully pass criminal background check for ATF
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, and physical or mental disability.