Blaster Trainee - Construction | Explosives Training

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Overtime

Travel reimbursement

Training & development

Salary review

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Blaster Trainee to assist in daily drilling and blasting activities on active field sites. This on-the-job trainee role focuses on learning blasting techniques under supervision while handling explosives in a controlled environment.

The position requires at least two years of experience with drills and explosives or military experience, and includes paid training opportunities and competitive benefits. Travel to northern divisions for training is possible.

Qualifications

• Requires at least two years of experience working with drills and explosives, or prior military explosive handling.
• Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills.
• Willing to travel to northern divisions for paid training (6–8 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Assists Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities.
• Trains to be proficient in all blasting techniques.
• Develops understanding of proper explosives product use and applications.
• Maintains daily blasting production schedules.
• Assists with site security and safety policies.

Skills

Explosives handling

Drill coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Blaster Trainee to assist in daily drilling and blasting activities on active field sites. This on-the-job trainee role focuses on learning blasting techniques under supervision while handling explosives in a controlled environment.

The position requires at least two years of experience with drills and explosives or military experience, and includes paid training opportunities and competitive benefits. Travel to northern divisions for training is possible.