Louisburg, NC · On-site
$16 - $21.25/hr
Seeking a Blaster in the rock explosive/construction area. Must have experience for this position and must clear a pre-employment drug screening test. Will be in charge of small blasting crew so ...
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Louisburg, NC · On-site
$16 - $21.25/hr
Seeking a Blaster in the rock explosive/construction area. Must have experience for this position and must clear a pre-employment drug screening test. Will be in charge of small blasting crew so ...
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
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$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
$17.75 - $23.25/hr
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 ...
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$17.75 - $23.25/hr
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 ...
$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
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$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
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$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
$17.75 - $23.25/hr
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 ...
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$17.75 - $23.25/hr
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 ...
$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
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$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
Boise, ID · On-site
$25/hr
Superior Blasting, Inc. is seeking blaster assistants. No experience needed! This is an entry level position that opens up training opportunities for equipment operator and blaster positions within ...
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Boise, ID · On-site
$25/hr
Superior Blasting, Inc. is seeking blaster assistants. No experience needed! This is an entry level position that opens up training opportunities for equipment operator and blaster positions within ...
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
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$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
$17.25 - $22.75/hr
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 ...
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$17.25 - $22.75/hr
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 ...
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
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$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
Nashville, IN · On-site
$16.75 - $22/hr
Position OverviewAs our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet the established customer requirements while ...
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Nashville, IN · On-site
$16.75 - $22/hr
Position OverviewAs our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet the established customer requirements while ...
$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
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$17.50 - $23/hr
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 ...
$17.50 - $23.25/hr
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 ...
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$17.50 - $23.25/hr
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 ...
$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
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$17.75 - $23.50/hr
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 ...
$17.25 - $22.75/hr
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 ...
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$17.25 - $22.75/hr
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 ...
Grove City, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
Position OverviewAs our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet the established customer requirements while ...
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Grove City, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
Position OverviewAs our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet the established customer requirements while ...
Grove City, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
Position Overview As our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet the established customer requirements ...
Grove City, OH · On-site
$17 - $22.25/hr
Position Overview As our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet the established customer requirements ...
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A blaster, also known as an explosives worker, uses explosives and detonators to demolish structures or remove earth in a quarry, mine, or similar site. As a blaster, your responsibilities include assessing the needs of the demolition project to determine how much needs to be removed or destroyed. You then drill holes in rock or structural supports, pack the holes with the required explosives, and oversee the detonation. Blasters also need to monitor the safety of everyone on site during the blasting procedure by ensuring that the area is vacant and employees within the demolition area have received a proper warning.
| Aspect | Blaster | Demolition Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Explosive licenses, safety training | Safety training, OSHA certifications |
| Work Environment | Construction sites, mining, quarrying | Building demolition, site clearing |
| Industry Usage | Mining, construction, quarrying | Construction, renovation, deconstruction |
While both Blasters and Demolition Workers handle explosives, Blasters specialize in safely setting and detonating explosives in mining and construction projects, requiring specific licenses. Demolition Workers focus on tearing down structures using various methods, including controlled explosions, but do not typically handle the explosive setup themselves. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job role.
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$16 - $21.25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
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Seeking a Blaster in the rock explosive/construction area. Must have experience for this position and must clear a pre-employment drug screening test. Will be in charge of small blasting crew so leadership is a plus. Please submit resume to come work for a great company!
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Construction
51 - 200 Employees
Wake Forest, NC, US
2005
