Blaster Trainee: Explosives, Training & Growth

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training and development

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Blaster Trainee-Construction to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting coordination on active job sites. This on-the-job trainee role focuses on learning blasting techniques and safe site supervision.

Pay starts at $25/hr and up, DOE, plus a daily travel stipend; must have at least two years’ experience with drills and explosives or military explosive handling, ability to travel, and capacity to obtain blasting licenses.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Follows safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Explosives handling

Drill coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Seismographs

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. seeks a Blaster Trainee-Construction to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting coordination on active job sites. This on-the-job trainee role focuses on learning blasting techniques and safe site supervision.

Pay starts at $25/hr and up, DOE, plus a daily travel stipend; must have at least two years’ experience with drills and explosives or military explosive handling, ability to travel, and capacity to obtain blasting licenses.