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Explosive Handling Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Constellis

K9 Handler

Reston, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

One to two years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment * Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of ...

U.S. Army

Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$11.50 - $15/hr

Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD) handler * Health and Welfare searches * Law and Order ... Other specialized dog handling techniques Helpful Skills * Ability to understand conditioning ...

Constellis

K9 Handler

Reston, VA

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

One to two years of documented experience handling an explosive detection dog in an operational environment * Must be able to obtain a Known Traveler Number (KTN) within four to six weeks of ...

U.S. Army

Working Dog Handler (U.S. Army)

Suffolk, VA · On-site

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Patrol Explosive Detector Dog (PEDD) handler * Health and Welfare searches * Law and Order ... Other specialized dog handling techniques Helpful Skills: * Ability to understand conditioning ...

Austinpowder

CDL Class B Driver-Operator

Norton, VA · On-site

$21.25 - $26.75/hr

Must meet the requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive ... handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and ...

Austin Powder

CDL Class B Driver-Operator

Norton, VA · On-site

$21.25 - $26.75/hr

Must meet the requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive ... handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and ...

Austinpowder

CDL Class B Driver - Operator

Troutville, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Must meet the requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive ... handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and ...

Austin Powder

CDL Class B Driver - Operator

Troutville, VA · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

Must meet the requirements of all State and Federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive ... handling equipment, safety equipment and hand tools. Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and ...

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How much do explosive handling jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosive handling in Virginia is $22.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $24.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is explosive handling?

An Explosive Handling job involves the safe transportation, storage, inspection, and disposal of explosives and hazardous materials. Professionals in this role follow strict safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations. They may work in industries such as defense, construction, mining, or demolition. Training and certification in handling explosives are typically required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in explosive handling?

To thrive in Explosive Handling, you need specialized knowledge of explosives, safety protocols, and governmental regulations, often validated by certifications like a CDL with hazmat endorsement or military equivalent. Competence with detection and disposal equipment, electronic monitoring systems, and safety gear is crucial. Attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and strong teamwork skills are highly valued in this field. These qualifications are vital to ensure the safety of yourself and others while handling hazardous materials in compliance with strict industry standards.

What is a typical work environment like for explosive handling professionals?

Explosive handling professionals often work in highly controlled environments such as military bases, mining operations, demolition sites, or specialized manufacturing facilities. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and frequently involves working as part of a specialized team alongside engineers, safety officers, and project managers. Daily tasks may include inspecting, transporting, or disposing of explosives, conducting safety drills, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. While the work is demanding and requires constant focus, it is highly structured to prioritize the safety of all personnel involved.

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Infographic showing various Explosive Handling job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,825 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Armorer (OBMLS Specialist II)

DMS International

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Data Management Services, Inc. (dba: DMS International) is a professional services firm headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, with work locations throughout the continental United States. We prepare managers and executives to lead their workforce through customized learning solutions that drive the standards of an ever-changing world. We build creative, unique and engaging learning experiences for commercial, civilian and defense organizations. Our high-caliber talent, delivery methodology and innovative solutions contribute to preparing a workforce that is ready for the future. You can join us on this journey to bring efficiency and creativity to our customers.
At DMS International (DMS), we are the catalyst for effective workforce transformation. To achieve this, we hire professionals who take pride in doing quality work and who are excited about contributing to the professional development of tomorrow's leaders.
DMS seeks candidates that possess and display the attributes that reflect our Core Values of:
  • Quality in delivering solutions,
  • Leadership,
  • Innovation,
  • Teamwork,
  • Integrity in conduct,
  • Responsiveness to our customer's mission

Job Description
DMS is seeking Armorers (OBMLS Specialist II) who will perform support for classroom and field laboratory instruction for U.S. Navy high-risk training evolutions.
Armorer Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform training support duties associated with the delivery of small arms and crew served weapons training. A Armorer performs maintenance on small arms, weapons, weapon mounts, Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS), marking cartridge adapter kits, and Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS). Related tasks include, but are not limited to, detailed disassembly and assembly, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, gaging, troubleshooting, repair, modification, and documentation of maintenance in electronic service records. The Armorer can receipt, segregate, store, issue, inventory, sub-custody transfer, and sentence ammunition and explosives (AE); conduct motor vehicle inspections; certify Hazard Class 1 materials for transportation in motor vehicles; and can handle, process, store and transport range-related debris and Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH). The Armorer can account for AE in the official record including the requisition, issue, receipt, expenditure, and disposition of assets via computer-based applications. The Armorer can read and understand technical manuals and drawings; identify, requisition, and manage inventories of repair parts, tools, and consumables; and develop SAWS courses of fire. The duties and attributes include:
  • Maintenance of all weapons and associated equipment, as required, for the respective learning site, including:
    • MK-19 MOD 3 40mm grenade launcher
    • M203 40mm grenade launcher
    • M2HB .50-caliber heavy machinegun
    • M240B 7.62mm medium machinegun
    • MK48 MOD 1 7.62mm lightweight machinegun
    • M4A1 5.56mm rifle
    • M500A1 12-gauge shotgun
    • M2A1 .50 Caliber machine gun
    • M18 9mm service pistol
    • M9 9mm service pistol
  • Maintenance Management of Training Unique Equipment (TUE) including (but not limited to):
    • Tactical Training Simulators (TTS)
    • Mobile Weapons Firing Trailers (MWFT)
    • Small Arms Weapons Simulators (SAWS)
    • Modular Indoor Firing Ranges (MIFR)
  • Ammunition management including but not limited to:
    • Dispositioning
    • Handling
    • MPPEH Processing
    • Receipting, Storing, Segregating, Issuing (RSSI)
    • Reporting via Ordnance Information System-Retail (OIS-R) and or Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
  • Support equipment, facilities and material maintenance and management activities, including but not limited to:
    • Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Storage Facilities
    • Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)
    • Government Owned/Leased Non-tactical Vehicles
    • Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
    • Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS)
    • Repair parts inventory
    • Tools and Consumables Items
    • Training Aids (Target stands, barricades, static vehicles, etc.)
    • Weapons Based Training Facilities
    • Weapon Mounts
  • Development of documentation in support of ordnance-based maintenance and logistics processes including, but not limit to:
    • AA&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
    • Conventional Ordnance Deficiency Reports (CODR)
    • Explosive Event Reports (EER)
    • Explosive Mishap Reports (EMR)
    • Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR)
    • Supply Discrepancy Reports (SDR)
    • Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Report (TMDER)
  • Transportation of weapons and ammunition from storage facilities to live ranges
  • Storage and accountability for weapons and ammunition per Navy directives
  • Attending training courses to obtain requisite certifications, as may be appropriate for the respective learning site
  • Possessing a familiarity of the duties and responsibilities associated with the Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) Program as detailed in OPNAVINST 5530.13D.
  • Possess the motivation and ability to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems, issues, and concerns
  • Display strong oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills
  • Possess experience in technical writing (military manuals)
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with a commitment to customer service
  • Must be proactive in identifying and solving problems
  • Display the ability to manage and meet deadlines
  • Possess familiarity with computers and a working knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Office®
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand, implement, and maintain standards
  • Understanding that work is normally performed in an Ammunitions and Explosives (AE) storage facility setting, and on live-fire range facilities, and in some cases, underway on small watercraft including Riverine boats. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, during inclement weather conditions, and in high humidity with extreme heat or cold, depending upon location.
  • Acknowledgement that the number of scheduled courses and/or the tempo of training may create a highly stressful work environment
  • Capable of qualifying as an AE worker, using mature and stable judgment on duty as well as off-duty. AE screening and qualifications are reviewed annually, and failure to maintain AE qualification may result in termination.
  • Perform duties related to enhanced organizational level maintenance on weapons and other training equipment,
  • Manage small arms, ammunition, repair parts, tools, and ancillary equipment,
  • Transport small arms and ammunition to and from training locations.

Armorer/Ordnance-Based Maintenance and Logistics Specialist II must:
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Possess an Associate's degree and three (3) years of experience; or four (4) total years of military experience in lieu of a degree
  • Possess a minimum of three (3) years of preventative/corrective weapons maintenance experience (including military crew served weapons, where applicable), and a minimum of two (2) years of experience within an ammunition and weapons management environment
  • Satisfy the requirements of the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968
  • Have Completed a U.S. military armorer's courses, preferred are the following U.S. Navy certification courses:
    • CENSECFOR EOLM Armorers' course,
    • NSW EOLM Armorers' course,
    • NECC EOLM Armorers' course
  • Possess (preferred) the following U.S. Navy course completions and/or certifications:
    • AMMO 49
    • AMMO 51
    • AMMO Technical Specialist
    • AMMO Administration
    • Fleet Sentencing
    • Ordinance Information System - Retail (OIS-R)
    • Training Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS)
    • Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH)
  • Demonstrate a familiarity with the Firearms Training Systems (FATS®) simulator is preferred
  • Obtain a suitable evaluation for mandatory medical, psychological, and drug screenings.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge night vision, lasers, weapons, and weapon sight technologies, capabilities, and weaknesses.
  • Possess a minimum of three (3) years' experience of preventative/ corrective small arms weapons maintenance with at least two (2) years' experience in an ammunition/weapons management environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex malfunctions.
  • Demonstrate skill in the use of hand tools, test equipment, and precision measuring equipment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to interpret technical manuals, illustrations, specifications, and diagrams.
  • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer operations is required for inventory control and weapon maintenance record keeping.
  • Possess an active state driver's license.
  • Possess (or be able to obtain) a Class B or C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as required with a HAZMAT endorsement in order to transport ammunition

Location:
  • Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Position Type:
  • Full-Time/Regular

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