Blaster Trainee - Construction (Explosives) | Paid Training

Mdandb; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Overtime

Travel Allowance

Paid Training

Career Development

Salary Reviews

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Alabama is seeking a Blaster Trainee to gain hands-on blasting experience in the field. This on-the-job training role supports the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting coordination and supervision.

High School Degree is required, with at least two years’ experience with drills and explosives (or military explosive handling). Willingness to travel for paid training (6–8 weeks) and ability to obtain blasting licenses are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or previous military experience in explosive handling.
• Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills.
• Able to travel out of town as needed; must be willing to travel to northern divisions for paid training (6–8 weeks).
• Ability to obtain blasting licenses.
• Must be able to pass ATF screenings.

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

Skills

Explosives handling

Blasting problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Alabama is seeking a Blaster Trainee to gain hands-on blasting experience in the field. This on-the-job training role supports the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting coordination and supervision.

High School Degree is required, with at least two years’ experience with drills and explosives (or military explosive handling). Willingness to travel for paid training (6–8 weeks) and ability to obtain blasting licenses are essential.