Laborer (Quarry) 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

We are hiring in the following locations

Watertown, NY

Syracuse, NY

Brattleboro, VT

Barre, VT

Burlington, VT

LABORER (Quarry)

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.

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

Meetings

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

Physical Requirements

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

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.