Blaster Trainee (Quarry) Position Available In Kennebec, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: Maine Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Blaster Trainee for their Quarry division. The role involves assisting in daily drilling and blasting activities, learning blasting techniques, and ensuring site security. Candidates must have at least two years of experience with drills and explosives. The hourly salary ranges from $23 to $28 USD. Join a company that values respect, fairness, honesty, and responsibility.
Job Description
Blaster Trainee (Quarry)
Job Category:
Field
Requisition Number:
BLAST008543
Posting Details
Posted:
April 3, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Hourly Range:
$23 USD to $28 USD
Locations
Showing 1 location
Gardiner, ME 04345, USA Job Details
Description Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. As a majority Employee Owned company 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). In addition to health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, we also offer training and development opportunities. The sky is the limit, come rock your career! Our 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!
BLASTER TRAINEE-CONSTRUCTION
We are looking for a candidate that is experienced with explosives handling to assist the Blaster with the coordination of daily drilling and blasting activity. This position is considered an “on the job” trainee or “apprentice” with respect to learning blasting and job site supervision, but it is required to have some experience working with explosives. 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 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
Ability to obtain blasting licenses 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 Skeptical about advancement opportunities?
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