Blaster Trainee (Construction)

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
• Aids the Blaster in maintaining the daily blasting production schedule
• Aids 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
• Aids the Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with use
• Aids the Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operator
• Aids the Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging
• Aids the 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

Qualifications

• High School Degree
• 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
• Able to obtain blasting licenses
• Must be able to pass ATF screenings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position
• Ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time
• Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments
• Stooping and bending 30 – 40% of the time

Benefits

At Maine Drilling & Blasting, we provide a unique and generous array of benefits including two retirement plans, an Employer-contributed Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and company matched 401(k).

We also offer training and development opportunities, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

The core values of Respect, Fairness, Honesty, and Responsibility provide a firm cultural foundation as we relate to customers and each other as we Make it Happen!