Blaster Trainee (Quarry)

Maine Drilling & Blasting • Chambersburg, PA

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About The Position

The Blaster Trainee assists the Blaster with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities and gains hands-on experience in blasting techniques and job-site supervision. This is an on-the-job trainee or apprentice position and requires prior experience handling explosives. The role may involve traveling out of town and transporting explosives across state lines. The employee is expected to follow company safety policies, participate in meetings, and perform other assigned duties.

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.
• Develop an understanding of proper explosives product use and applications.
• Assist the Blaster in 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 develop proficiency using them.
• Assist with drill pattern layout and setup, and review the layout with the drill operator.
• Assist with monitoring the relationship between the blast pattern and type of digging.
• Assist with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventory.
• Transport explosives across state lines as needed.
• Complete trip manifests, shot reports, cost sheets, and related paperwork as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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