Blaster Helper
About The Position
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and follow strict safety protocols
- Strong understanding of blasting techniques and quarry operations
- Capability to read and interpret technical plans and measurements
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
- Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing
Responsibilities
- Safely handle, load, and detonate explosives for quarry operations
- Inspect blast areas and ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Calculate and prepare blast patterns for optimal material fragmentation
- Operate and maintain blasting equipment and related tools
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate blasting schedules
Benefits
- Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
- Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
- Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
