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Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Nashville, IN · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. Complete all required paperwork, including field blast reports ...

Hale Holdings

Blaster

Indiana, PA · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. * Detonate blasts as the blaster-in-charge when applicable. * Complete required paperwork, including ...

Quick Supply Co.

NY · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. * Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. * Complete all required paperwork, including field blast ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Stony Point, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. Complete all required paperwork, including field blast reports ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Osseo, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. * Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. * Complete all required paperwork, including field blast ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Culpeper, VA · On-site

$75K/yr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. Complete all required paperwork, including field blast reports ...

Quick-Supply-Company

Blaster

Snow Camp, NC · On-site

$10 - $13.25/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. * Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. * Complete all required paperwork, including field blast ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Stony Point, NC · On-site

$16.75 - $22/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. * Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. * Complete all required paperwork, including field blast ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Osseo, WI · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. Complete all required paperwork, including field blast reports ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Grove City, OH

$17 - $22.25/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. * Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. * Complete all required paperwork, including field blast ...

Quick Supply Co.

Blaster

Grove City, OH · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation. Detonate blast, if blaster-in-charge. Complete all required paperwork, including field blast reports ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for blast inspector in the United States is $22.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Licensed Blaster (Quarry)

Allentown, PA

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Performs blasting activities in accordance with the job program and reports results to supervisors.

  • Supports the preparation and safety checks for blasting, including pre-blast inspections and tests.

  • Documents explosives use, completes inventory paperwork, and transports explosives as needed.

Maine Drilling & Blasting rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
    • Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY

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

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