Blaster Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Argyle, NY

About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activity. This is an on-the-job trainee or apprentice position focused on learning blasting techniques and job-site supervision, and it requires prior experience working with explosives. The role pays $25 per hour and up, depending on experience, plus a daily travel stipend. The position may require travel out of town and transporting explosives across state lines. The company describes itself as majority employee-owned and offers two retirement plans, including an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and a company-matched 401(k), as well as health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits and training and development opportunities.

Requirements

High school degree.
At least two years of experience working with drills and explosives, or previous military experience in explosive handling.
Basic blasting problem-solving skills.
Ability to travel out of town as needed.
Ability to obtain blasting licenses.
Must pass ATF screenings.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to lift 50–100 pounds 30–40% of the time.
Ability to work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments.
Ability to stoop and bend 30–40% of the time.

Responsibilities

Assist the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities.
Train to become proficient in all areas of blasting techniques.
Develop an understanding of proper explosives product use and applications.
Assist the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule.
Assist the Blaster with site security.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and perform work safely.
Attend company meetings as required and participate in daily heads-up meetings.
Assist with setting up seismographs and work toward proficiency in their use.
Assist with drill pattern layout and setup, and review the setup with the drill operator.
Assist in monitoring the relationship between the blast pattern and the type of digging.
Assist with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventory.
May transport explosives across state lines.
May complete trip manifests, shot reports, cost sheets, and related paperwork as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.