Laborer/Blaster's Helper - Douglas Drilling & Blasting

Douglas Drilling & Blasting; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Training and advancement

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Douglas Drilling & Blasting in Winchester, Virginia is seeking a Laborer/Blaster's Helper to join our drilling and blasting team. You will operate auxiliary equipment, assist operators and blasters, and help maintain safe, efficient job sites across the Mid-Atlantic region.

The role emphasizes mechanical aptitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn safety procedures; high school diploma preferred and you must be 21 or older.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read gauges and adjust equipment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Operate auxiliary equipment to support operators and blasters.
• Perform basic maintenance on assigned vehicles to ensure reliability.
• Read gauges and adjust equipment to maintain proper performance.

Skills

Manual labor

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Laborer/Blaster's Helper - Douglas Drilling & Blasting

Winchester, Virginia

Douglas Explosives Services, LLC is a drilling/blasting services company the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout NOVA, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. Join us in everything that’s great about Douglas Explosives: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes DES a secure place to work. DES is a subsidiary of B&S Site Development. B&S's 1000+ employees also develop and contract from design to build.

Douglas Drilling & Blasting, a B&S Site Development company, serves as the organization's specialized drilling and blasting platform, delivering expert rock excavation and blasting solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

What You'll Do

As the Blaster Helper / Laborer, you will work with auxiliary equipment. You will be part of a dynamic team who is responsible forassisting the equipment operators and blasters in their daily functions. Other duties will include:

• Operate auxiliary equipment in support of equipment operators, including forklifts, winches, and hand tools inorder to provide timely, safe, and quality service and product to the customer.
• Perform basic maintenance of assigned vehicles in order assure its reliability and safe operation.
• Read gauges and make adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance in order to assure qualityand accurate product delivery.
• Assist Equipment Operators and Blasters at blast site in order to safely serve the customer.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions in shop, while operating equipment, andwhile on blast sites in order to protect personal safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain safe working conditions on and near the blast site.
• Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to appropriate supervisors.
• Comply with Loss Control Board mandates in support of the implementation of all policies improving thequality of blasting services and limiting liability exposure related to the blast event.
• Comply with appropriate areas of the HSE Management System and DNNA Engineering Standards.
• Proactively support Safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings.

What We're Looking For:

• Manual labor and related industry work experience
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards/practices and good working habits.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and to communicate in written and verbally
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Opportunities for training, skill development, and advancement
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment

Douglas Explosives Services, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status,protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.