Licensed Blaster-Quarry

Job Description

Come 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 at MD&B!

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!

LICENSED BLASTER-

Performs blasting activity in accordance with job program to achieve anticipated production. This position supports the direction of the Blasting Supervisor and Project Superintendent. Reports blasting results and status to Project Superintendent or Blasting Supervisor for input and direction.

Responsibilities:

Performs assigned blasting activities.

Works as a job site blaster and receives direction from Blasting Supervisor and/or Project Superintendent

Provides input on blast-related activities to aid direct supervisor in plans

Identifies blast site problems and resolves with Blasting Supervisor or Project Superintendent, if necessary

Verifies that pre-blast inspections have been conducted prior to blasting

Performs all necessary pre-blast tests and seismograph setup as needed

Understands and follows all Company safety policies and practices

Places supply and material requests through Blasting Supervisor or Project Superintendent as needed

Monitors the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging and reports results to Blasting Supervisor or Project Superintendent

Documents use of explosives and completes required inventory paperwork

Expected to transport explosives across state lines, as needed

Is responsible for completing field accounting reports and required trip manifest forms as needed

All other duties as assigned

Attends company meetings as required

Participates in daily heads up safety meetings

Qualifications

High School Degree

Minimum of two years experience working with drills and explosives

Must have completed Blaster I training and will be required to take Blaster II training

Possess a Valid Blasting Certificate in states that require this

Must have good communications skills

Must hold a valid CDL with hazmat endorsement and is a Company-qualified driver (able to transport explosives across state lines) and has a good driving record as defined by the Company insurance carrier

Out of town/state travel

Must successfully pass a criminal background check with ATF

Has a thorough understanding of blasting techniques: blast design, loading holes, select and operate electric and non-electric detonators, demonstrate grade & elevation readings, secure blast site, identify explosives, demonstrate pop shooting

Proficient in all areas of drill operations

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform essential functions of the position

Ability to lift 50 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time

Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments

Stooping and bending 30 – 40% of the time

Skeptical about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:

Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B:

Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities:

Does this sound like you? If it does, then go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!

Full-time