Blaster Helper - Underground Limestone Mine

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with 3%

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA/HRA/FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Blaster Helper for an underground limestone mine. The role involves assisting with explosive detonation, scaling at heights, and face loading, using hand and power tools, while maintaining strict safety standards.

The position requires flexibility, strong safety acumen, and reliable transportation to support overtime and weekend shifts in a demanding mining environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle and transport explosives safely.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical capability to handle the demands of the job.
• Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule.
• Willing to work up to 10-12 hrs/day; 6 days/wk when req'd.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and detonation of explosives.
• Work from a man basket at heights of 25' to 50', performing hand scaling and face loading.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Handle and transport explosives safely.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of blasting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Support the blasting team with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Explosives handling

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Punctuality

Reliability

Overtime availability

Job description

Blaster Helper - Underground Limestone Mine

Assist with the preparation and detonation of explosives.

Work from a man basket at heights of 25' up to 50' performing hand scaling, markup and face loading activities.

Use a variety of hand and power tools.

Handle and transport explosives safely.

Perform routine maintenance and inspections of blasting equipment.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

Support the blasting team with various tasks as needed.

What Are We Looking For

Ability to handle and transport explosives safely.

Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Physical capability to handle the demands of the job.

Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule.

Flexibility to work overtime and Saturdays as necessary.

Willing to work up to 10-12 hrs/ day; 6 days/wk when req'd

Must be punctual and have reliable transportation.

Physical capability to handle the demands of the job including standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 pounds as when as other physical demands.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

Ability to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms background check

Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Role operates primarily in an underground mine where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment and elevated noise level.

Work area is underground in a limestone mine with room opening heights of 27' tall.

What We Offer

$25.00/hr with an additional $1.00/hr underground rate

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year)

401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.