Licensed Blaster Jobs

About Us

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.

In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.

Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.

About The Opportunity

Compensation competitive base salary plus bonus structure, ESOP contributions, 401(k) match, and company provided vehicle with fuel card.

Location this position is available in the following geographic areas ME, NH, VT, NY (upstate), MA, CT, PA, VA, GA, or TN. Relocation assistance is available to facilitate moving into our geographic footprint.

We are experiencing explosive growth and looking to build an even more robust pipeline of knowledgeable, skilled, and licensed Blasters. In this role you will join a distinguished group of dedicated professionals committed to their trade and focused on the positive financial growth of the company.

You will be responsible for performing all duties assigned, including

• Handling and transporting explosives and accessories to the jobsite, including across state lines as needed;
• Perform daily blasting activities in accordance with blasting plans including but not limited to assembly, installation, detonation of charges, and reporting of blasting results;
• Monitoring blast site, verify pre-blast inspections, perform pre-blast testing and seismograph setup, documents use of explosives and completes inventory documentation.
• Safety and compliance as they relate to your own responsibilities, and as a contributing member of project operations;

In order to be successful in this role, here’s what we will need from you

• Our geographic footprint is large (and growing), the pace of your professional growth will be directly related to your willingness to follow opportunities wherever they are presented. This means travel within a multi-state area (don’t worry, your meals and hotels are covered);
• Dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Our leaders are good communicators, highly competitive (we want to win!), and can build teams through influence and building consensus.

About You

This is a position for an experienced Blaster, so you most likely are working as a Blaster, Blasting Supervisor, or Blasting Superintendent today and you hold a state blasting license, if your state requires it. You may have a military or collegiate background, and for sure you are dedicated, hardworking, honest, and committed to excellence in everything you do. You’ve decided the time is finally right, and you are seeking an opportunity that will reward and value your self-discipline and high standards for safety and productivity with financial incentives and leadership development opportunities.

Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo

Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B https//youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us

Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

Does this sound like you? If it does, please read on to learn more about the opportunity and then hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

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.