Blaster Trainee Jobs

Come work with the best! At Precision Blasting, a division of MD&B, 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!

We have openings in the following areas

Argyle, NY

Albany, NY

Watertown, NY

Blaster Trainee

Will 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.

• May transport explosives across state lines
• Understands and follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work in a safe manner
• Ability to obtain blasting licenses
• Able to travel out of town as needed
• 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
• Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills
• May complete trip manifest, shot reports, cost sheets and related paperwork as required
• Assists the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule
• Assists the Blaster with site security
• Trains to be proficient in all areas of blasting techniques
• All other duties as assigned
• Develops a solid understanding of proper explosives product use and various applications
• Participates in daily heads-up meetings
• Attends company meetings as required
• Assists Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with use
• Two years' experience working with drills and explosives
• Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities
• High School Degree
• Assists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operator

Physical Requirements

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

Maine Drilling & Blasting is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, and physical or mental disability.