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East Coast Drilling & Blasting, Inc.

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Louisburg, NC · On-site

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CDL Lowboy Driver - Equipment Hauling (Local / Regional) East Coast Drilling & Blasting - Louisburg, NC --- WHO WE ARE East Coast Drilling & Blasting (ECDB) is a safety-first, production-driven ...

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How much do drilling blasting jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for drilling blasting in the United States is $18.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a drilling blasting?

A Drilling Blasting job involves the use of specialized equipment to drill holes in rock or other materials and then strategically place and detonate explosives to break the material for excavation or construction purposes. This role is common in mining, quarrying, and large-scale construction projects. Workers must follow strict safety regulations, analyze geological conditions, and ensure controlled blasts to minimize environmental impact and maximize efficiency.

What are typical challenges faced by drilling blasting professionals, and how are they addressed on the job?

Drilling Blasting professionals often face challenges such as working in harsh weather conditions, managing unpredictable ground conditions, and ensuring strict safety compliance when handling explosives. These challenges are addressed through comprehensive safety protocols, ongoing training, and strong collaboration with engineering and safety teams. Regular risk assessments and clear communication help identify potential hazards before they become issues. By following best practices and maintaining a detail-oriented approach, professionals can mitigate risks and maintain project timelines in demanding environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the drilling blasting position, and why are they important?

To excel in Drilling Blasting, you need solid experience in drilling operations, blast design, and safety regulations, often supported by technical training or certification in blasting. Familiarity with drilling rigs, explosives handling equipment, blast design software, and relevant safety certifications like MSHA or ATF licensing is common. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and precise execution of drilling and blasting activities, crucial for mining, construction, or quarry operations.

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Infographic showing various Drilling Blasting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,392 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Heavy Equipment Operator/Driller Trainee (Construction)

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc

Lancaster, PA

$20 - $22/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago

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

Do you have experience operating heavy construction equipment such as backhoe, skid steer, excavators, or loaders? Do you want to learn the drilling and blasting industry with a stable, growing, majority employee-owned company? If you answered YES to these questions, then we want to meet you!

Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. 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!

DRILLER TRAINEE-CONSTRUCTION

Ability to perform job specific instruction provided by Superintendents, Blasting Supervisor or Drill Operators. Individuals must be safety-minded and able to work well in varying weather environments. Out of town travel and overtime may be required.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily maintenance activities required for safe, efficient operation of assigned equipment
  • Adhere to Company Safety Policies and Procedures
  • Ability to learn drill patterns and terminology then execute drill pattern and layout as established by the Blaster Foreman
  • Inventory accessories, understand cost of accessories, maintenance drill accessories
  • Communicate problems and terrain conditions to the Blaster/Foreman
  • Understand the Field Accounting system and accurately complete and submit timely paperwork: drill reports, hole sheets, and a signed timecard
  • Physical agility
  • Coordinate supplies with Blaster
  • Carry all tools and supplies

  • Participate in meetings as needed:  Foreman's, Safety, Job Specific, and Daily Heads-Up

  • Complete Driller I training within designated period
  • Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a sense of urgency

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Equipment operating experience is helpful (earth moving construction equipment, farm equipment, timber harvesting equipment, etc.)
  • Valid Driver's License with own transportation
  • Experience as construction laborer
  • Must hold a high level of common sense relative to equipment and machinery operation
  • Mechanical aptitude based on past experience around equipment, motors, hydraulic, electrical systems, desired
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
  • Must successfully complete a background screening for ATF

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform essential functions of the position
  • Ability to lift 50 – 100 lbs., 30 – 40% of the time
  • Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions
  • Stooping and bending 30-40% of the time
  • Physical agility

Starting Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour plus $150/week travel allowance. Pay increase incentives as you train and hit target deliverables!

 

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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