Blaster Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Hazelton, PA

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About The Position

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities. This is an on-the-job trainee or apprentice role focused on learning blasting techniques and job-site supervision. Candidates must already have experience working with explosives. The role may require travel out of town and transporting explosives across state lines. The company describes itself as majority employee-owned and highlights a culture grounded in respect, fairness, honesty, and responsibility.

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.
• Stooping and bending 30–40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities.
• Train to become proficient in blasting techniques and develop an understanding of explosives products and their applications.
• Assist with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule and site security.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures and perform work safely.
• Attend required company meetings and participate in daily heads-up meetings.
• Assist with setting up seismographs and develop proficiency in their use.
• Assist with drill pattern layout and setup, and review the layout 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.
• Transport explosives across state lines when required.
• Complete trip manifests, shot reports, cost sheets, and related paperwork as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Cell phone allowance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• PTO
• Overtime
• Paid overnight travel and meal allowance
• Reimbursement programs
• Paid training and career development
• Annual performance and salary review
• Two retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED