Blaster Apprentice/Trainee

6 days ago

New York NY, New York County, NY; New York State, United States Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc Full-time
If so, we would love to have you join us as a Blaster Trainee to gain some hands‑on experience and learn how we do our blasting out in the field This role 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, but it is required to have some experience working with explosives. 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. 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. Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities 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 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 Able to travel out of town as needed Health Plan Life Insurance Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Overtime Paid overnight travel and meal allowance Reimbursement programs Paid training and career development Annual performance and salary review Check out these videos: Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities J-18808-Ljbffr Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc