Blaster Trainee: Quarry Field Explosives Training

Mdandb; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

Company 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Mdandb is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting activities in a field environment. The role is an on-the-job trainee with hands-on learning in blasting and job-site supervision, requiring some experience with explosives.

We value safety, hands-on training, and a path toward proficiency in blasting techniques, with opportunities for advancement and company-supported training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or prior military explosive handling.
• Basic blasting problem solving skills.
• Ability to travel out of town as needed.
• Ability to obtain blasting licenses.
• 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

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Mdandb is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting activities in a field environment. The role is an on-the-job trainee with hands-on learning in blasting and job-site supervision, requiring some experience with explosives.

We value safety, hands-on training, and a path toward proficiency in blasting techniques, with opportunities for advancement and company-supported training and benefits.