Blasters Helper Underground Limestone Mine

AutoReqId: 20230BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: 21.5

Department: Production

Line of Business: Aggregates

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Blasters Helper for our TORRANCE facility located in TORRANCE, PA .



Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.



This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,000 paid out in 2 installments (each installment paid at: 6 months and 1 year).



MILITARY VETERANS: HEIDELBERG MATERIALS WANTS YOU

Here at Heidelberg Materials, we recognize how military experience can successfully translate into the civilian workforce and we are committed to giving veterans opportunities.



What You'll Get To Do

Do you enjoy working with your hands and with large equipment? Heidelberg Materials is seeking a qualified Blasters Helper . This position will be responsible for mark-up, hand scaling and loading of blasting agents for stone production.





Able and willing to work in an underground limestone mine environment

Able to work safely and follow all federal and state laws and regulations as well as company policies

Able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms background check - clean record required

Capable of lifting and carrying 50 lb boxes/bags of blasting agents

Able to work from a man basket at heights of up to 50 feet

Able to stand for extended periods of time

Able to hand scale loose material with a pry bar

Able to use hand tools and operate mobile equipment including manlifts, pickup trucks and explosives auger/bulk trucks

Able to lay out drill patterns utilizing survey spads, string lines and laser cross levels

Able to accurately perform basic math, addition and subtraction

Willing to work up to 10-12 hours per day/6 days per week when needed

Must be punctual and have reliable transportation to and from work

Other duties as assigned





What We Are Looking For





Applicants who are safety oriented with a desire to learn.

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory, fall protection harness, safety glasses, gloves, earplugs, hi vis gear and other personal protective equipment

MSHA Part 48 Training a plus but not required.

Effective communication with mine foreman and management team.





We Offer:





Secure, long-term employment

Competitive wage and benefits package

Paid training and development

Opportunities for advancement

Overtime available

Weekly paycheck

Paid vacation and holidays





No search firms please



Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled