Blaster Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc in Winchester, VA is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Construction to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting activities and learn blasting techniques on the job.

This on-the-job apprenticeship covers safety policies, equipment setup, and production scheduling, with travel as needed and potential licensing. The position pays $23-$28 per hour, DOE, and offers the company's employee-owned benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma.
• At least two years experience with drills and explosives.
• Ability to travel out of town and obtain blasting licenses.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities.
• Trains to be proficient in blasting techniques.
• Develops understanding of explosives product use and applications.
• Assists Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule.
• Assists Blaster with site security.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Explosives handling

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Come work with the best! At MD&B, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and company matched 401(k). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career!

Our core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a firm cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other as we Make it Happen!

BLASTER TRAINEE-CONSTRUCTION

Will assist the Blaster with the coordination of daily drilling and blasting activity. This position is considered an “on the job” trainee or “apprentice” with respect to learning blasting and job site supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities
• Trains to be proficient in all areas of blasting techniques
• Develops a solid understanding of proper explosives product use and various applications
• Assists the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule
• Assists the Blaster with site security
• Understands and follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work in a safe manner

Attends company meetings as required

• Participates in daily heads-up meetings
• Assists Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with use
• Assists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operator
• Assists Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging
• Assists Blaster with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventory
• May transport explosives across state lines
• May complete trip manifest, shot reports, cost sheets and related paperwork as required
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Degree

• Two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or prior military explosive handling experience
• Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills
• Able to travel out of town as needed
• Ability to obtain blasting licenses

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments
• Stooping and bending 30 - 40% of the time

Pay: $23-$28/hr DOE

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

• Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
• Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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