Blaster Helper

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 37,505 - 53,416; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time + paid holidays

Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D

RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)

Employee Assistance Program

Generous paid parental leave

Job summary

MTW Employment Services is seeking a Blaster Helper in West Virginia. This role involves assisting the blaster in performing duties at the blast site, including loading products into delivery trucks and conducting hazard assessments. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, prior manual labor experience, and the ability to work outdoors. The position offers vacation time, health care, and generous paid parental leave. Applicants from diverse backgrounds including women and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have a full and valid driver’s license.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 Kg’s.

Responsibilities

• Assist the blaster in performing blast site duties.
• Transport explosives safely via delivery truck.
• Support safety programs through training and meetings.
• Participate in blast design and layout.

Skills

Manual labor experience

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Blaster Helper, you will assist the blaster in charge in performing blast site duties. You will be responsible for loading products (bulk and packaged) into delivery trucks in a reliable and secure manner. Other duties will include:

• Perform all blast site duties under the supervision of a blaster in charge.
• Assist in blast design and layout of drill patterns.
• Assist blaster with blast reports via data entry.
• Assist with blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
• Ensure that all equipment to be used daily is clean and in good operating condition including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.
• Transport explosives in a safe and efficient manner via delivery truck.
• Proactively support safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior manual labor experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to communicate in written and verbally.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment where required.
• Required to lift up to 25 Kg’s.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.
• Must have a full and valid driver’s license.
• Pay Range:33$

What We Offer:

• Vacation time + paid holidays.
• Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D.
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Friendly and supportive coworkers.

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.