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 a company-matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, and life 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 strong cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other: We Make it Happen!
Starting Pay: $18 - $20 per hour, plus stipends for travel.
Are you experienced in construction and eager to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If yes, we want to meet you! You must be able to follow job-specific instructions provided by Superintendents, the Blasting Supervisor, or Drill Operators. Candidates should be safety-conscious and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Out-of-town and out-of-state travel within the New England region (CT, MA, NH, etc.) and overtime may be required.
Responsibilities include:
* Adhering to company safety procedures and policies
* Physical agility and ability to work on uneven outdoor surfaces
* Submitting accurate and signed weekly time cards to the Blaster/Foreman
* Learning safety procedures for working on construction sites and around explosives
* Following directions and performing construction labor tasks
* Occasionally working unsupervised
* Pumping water to dry blast holes
* Loading and unloading explosives from trucks
* Carrying buckets of stemming stone to blast holes
* Maintaining a clean and organized job site
* Attending meetings and participating in safety briefings
* Performing other duties as assigned
Physical requirements:
Ability to perform essential functions, including lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally (about 5% of the time), lifting 50 lbs frequently (about 50% of the time), and stooping or bending most of the workday (60-70%).
Qualifications:
* Valid driver’s license with a good driving record and own transportation (out-of-town/state travel required)
* Successful pass of ATF screenings
* Experience with construction labor and heavy equipment
* Willingness and ability to develop skills for higher-level tasks
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