Outdoor Blast Helper — Entry-Level Construction

Mccallum-Rock-Drilling-Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

McCallum Rock Drilling (MRD) in Boise, Idaho is hiring a Blast Helper to support the on-site blast crew in a fast-paced outdoor environment. This entry-level role focuses on unloading explosives, loading materials, and assisting with stemming tasks while maintaining safety at all times.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, reliable, and able to lift up to 50 lbs, with a valid driver's license and willingness to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Follows MRD safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to listen and take direction from the Lead Blaster on site.
• Load and unload packaged ANFO, blasting caps, and boosters from the truck.
• Assist with carrying buckets of gravel for stemming purposes.
• Participate in daily tailgate meetings and safety checks.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
• At least 1–2 years of prior construction/mining experience preferred.
• Ability to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist blast crew with loading/unloading explosives.
• Carry buckets of crushed stone for stemming.
• Support with daily tailgate meetings and safety checks.
• Follow safety policies and directions from on-site lead.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and maintain steady to fast pace.

Skills

Safety policies

Follow directions

Manual lifting

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Drug screening

Construction/mining exp.

Job description

McCallum Rock Drilling (MRD) in Boise, Idaho is hiring a Blast Helper to support the on-site blast crew in a fast-paced outdoor environment. This entry-level role focuses on unloading explosives, loading materials, and assisting with stemming tasks while maintaining safety at all times.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, reliable, and able to lift up to 50 lbs, with a valid driver's license and willingness to work Saturdays.