Blaster

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Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with the preparation and detonation of explosives.
• Work from a man basket at heights of 25' up to 50' performing hand scaling, markup and face loading activities.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Handle and transport explosives safely.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of blasting equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
• Support the blasting team with various tasks as needed.
  
  

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to handle and transport explosives safely.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical capability to handle the demands of the job.
• Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule.
• Flexibility to work in various weather conditions.
• Physical capability to handle the demands of the job including standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 pounds as when as other physical demands.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Ability to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.
  
  

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in an underground mine where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment and elevated noise level.
  
  

What We Offer

• $21.50 per hour
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID JR10010008

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