Blaster Trainee: Field Explosives & Drilling Apprentice

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist with daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on-the-job trainee role requires some explosives experience and offers hands‑on learning under the Blaster in charge.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus retirement plans. This is a Growth‑oriented employer owned company valuing Respect, Fairness, Honesty and Responsibility.

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.
• 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

Drilling coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist with daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on-the-job trainee role requires some explosives experience and offers hands‑on learning under the Blaster in charge.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus retirement plans. This is a Growth‑oriented employer owned company valuing Respect, Fairness, Honesty and Responsibility.