Blaster Trainee - Construction Apprentice with Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company 401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Constr uction to assist with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities at our operations in Winchester, AR. This on-the-job trainee position offers hands-on learning and progression toward blasting responsibilities.

You will train in blasting techniques, inventory control, and safety procedures while supporting the Blaster and drill operators.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Two years' experience 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.

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
• Follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work safely
• Attends company meetings as required
• Participates in daily heads-up meetings
• Assists Blaster with setting up seismographs and proficiency with use
• Assists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews with the drill operator
• Assists Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and 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
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Blasting experience

Explosives handling

Travel readiness

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Constr uction to assist with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities at our operations in Winchester, AR. This on-the-job trainee position offers hands-on learning and progression toward blasting responsibilities.

You will train in blasting techniques, inventory control, and safety procedures while supporting the Blaster and drill operators.