Laborer (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting - Winchester, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Winchester, VA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Laborer position at Maine Drilling & Blasting involves performing various construction laboring activities under the guidance of Superintendents and Drill Operators. This role emphasizes safety and offers hands-on experience in the drilling and blasting industry, with opportunities for growth as the company expands operations along the east coast.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies
• Submit accurate and signed time cards to Blaster/Foreman weekly
• Quickly learn safety aspects of working on construction sites and around explosives
• Take direction and perform construction laboring activities
• Work unsupervised occasionally
• Pump blast holes dry with water pump
• Load and unload explosives from truck
• Carry buckets of stemming stone to stem blast holes
• Maintain a clean and organized job site
• Participate in monthly Foreman and periodic safety and job meetings as needed
• Participate in daily heads up safety meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Drivers License with a good driving record and own transportation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Successful completion of a criminal background check for ATF
• Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary
• Ability to learn and develop skills for higher level tasks

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary

Benefits

• Two retirement plans
• Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company matched 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Training and development opportunities