Driller Helper

Driller Helper

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

If advancement is what you're looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within. Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team!

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.

Adhere to Company Safety procedures and policies

Physical agility

Submit the following records to Blaster/Foreman on a Weekly basis:
Accurate and Signed Time Card

Ability to quickly learn safety aspects of working construction sites and working around explosives

Ability to take direction and perform construction laboring activities

Ability to 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 clean and organize job site

Other duties as assigned

Participate in monthly Foreman, periodic safety and job meetings as needed

Participate in daily heads up safety meetings

Ability to perform essential functions of the position
- Position requires proficiency to work at a steady pace on uneven and loose surfaces outside
- Ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 5% of time
- Ability to lift 50lbs, 50% of the time
- Stoping and bending 60 – 70% of the time

Valid Drivers License with good driving record and own transportation
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical & drug screen.

- Must successfully pass ATF background check screenings

- Experience with construction laborer helpful, but not necessary
- Ability to learn and develop skills to later perform higher level tasks

Pay: $20/hr with $150 per week vehicle reimbursement.