Blaster Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting•Harrisburg, PA

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 position focused on learning blasting techniques and job-site supervision. Candidates must already have experience working with drills and explosives or experience handling explosives in the military. The role involves assisting with blasting operations, developing knowledge of explosives and their applications, supporting production scheduling and site security, and learning to use seismographs and lay out drill patterns. The employee may transport explosives across state lines and complete related operational paperwork. The position requires travel out of town as needed and the ability to perform physically demanding work in varied weather and on uneven or loose surfaces.

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 lbs. 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 various applications.
Assist the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule.
Assist the Blaster with site security.
Understand and 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 layout with the drill operator.
Assist the Blaster 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 all other duties as assigned.