Blaster Trainee: Explosive Construction Apprentice

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; City of Syracuse (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Construction to support daily drilling and blasting operations. This on‑the‑job trainee role involves learning blasting techniques under the Blaster in charge and ensuring safe, efficient activity on site.

The candidate should have at least two years of explosives-related experience or equivalent military background, with willingness to travel and pass ATF screenings. Training opportunities are available as you grow with the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or previous military experience in explosive handling.
• Able to travel out of town as needed.
• 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.

Skills

Explosives handling experience

Drill coordination

Safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Seismographs

Drilling equipment

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Construction to support daily drilling and blasting operations. This on‑the‑job trainee role involves learning blasting techniques under the Blaster in charge and ensuring safe, efficient activity on site.

The candidate should have at least two years of explosives-related experience or equivalent military background, with willingness to travel and pass ATF screenings. Training opportunities are available as you grow with the team.