Blaster Trainee (Construction) Job at MDB GROUP, LLC, New Haven, VT

  • MDB GROUP, LLC
  • New Haven, VT

Job Description

Blaster Trainee-ConstructionCome 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!Pay: $25/hr and up, DOE, plus daily travel stipend!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.ResponsibilitiesAssists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activitiesTrains to be proficient in all areas of blasting techniquesDevelops a solid understanding of proper explosives product use and various applicationsAssists the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production scheduleAssists the Blaster with site securityUnderstands and follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work in a safe mannerAttends company meetings as requiredParticipates in daily heads-up meetingsAssists Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with useAssists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operatorAssists Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and type of diggingAssists Blaster with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventoryMay transport explosives across state linesMay complete trip manifest, shot reports, cost sheets and related paperwork as requiredAll other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School DegreeMUST have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or previous military experience in explosive handlingDemonstrates basic blasting problem solving skillsAble to travel out of town as neededAbility to obtain blasting licensesMust be able to pass ATF screeningsPhysical RequirementsAbility to perform essential functions of the positionAbility to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the timeWork on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environmentsStooping and bending 30 – 40% of the timeEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Traineeship

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