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Robinson, Inc.

Blaster

De Pere, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Follow shop schedule and travelers for each job * Mask treads and plug holes as required * Handle product safely using a forklift, cranes or carts to move product in and out of blast area * Perform ...

Robinson, Inc.

Blaster

De Pere, WI · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Follow shop schedule and travelers for each job * Mask treads and plug holes as required * Handle product safely using a forklift, cranes or carts to move product in and out of blast area * Perform ...

IMIA, LLC

Blaster

Portsmouth, VA

$22 - $37/hr

Responsible for blasting any surface to the correct degree of surface preparation. Perform repairs ... Travel, prolonged periods of overtime and varying shifts are required in the performance of this ...

Austin Powder

Blaster

Suisun City, CA · On-site

$18.25 - $24.25/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Pay Range Austin ...

Austinpowder

Blaster

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $22.25/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Austin Powder is an ...

Austinpowder

Blaster

Pegram, TN · On-site

$16.50 - $22/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Austin Powder is an ...

Austin Powder

Blaster

Hannibal, MO · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Austin Powder is an ...

Austinpowder

Blaster

Moreno Valley, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Pay Range Austin ...

Austinpowder

Blaster

$18.50 - $24.25/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Pay Range Austin ...

IMIA, LLC

Blaster

San Diego, CA

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

... blasting any surface to the correct degree of surface preparation. Perform repairs to hoses, lines ... Travel, prolonged periods of overtime and varying shifts are required in the performance of this ...

Austin Powder

Blaster

Norton, VA · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Austin Powder is an ...

Austinpowder

Blaster

Hannibal, MO · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Austin Powder is an ...

Austin Powder

Blaster

Moreno Valley, CA · On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Job Summary A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed ... Location Travel is required to customer location within LLC's geographic area. Pay Range Austin ...

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How much do travel blasting jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel 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.

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Infographic showing various Travel Blasting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,392 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Blaster Trainee (Construction)

Harrisburg, PA

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 21 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

Are you experienced in working with drills and explosives? Do you have previous military experience in explosive handling? If so, we would love to have you join us as a Blaster Trainee to gain some hands-on experience and learn how we do our blasting out in the field! This role will assist the Blaster with the coordination of daily drilling and blasting activity. This position is considered an “on the job” trainee or “apprentice” with respect to learning blasting and job site supervision, but it is required to have some experience working with explosives.

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! 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!

BLASTER TRAINEE-CONSTRUCTION 

We are looking for a candidate that is experienced with explosives handling to assist the Blaster with the coordination of daily drilling and blasting activity. This position is considered an “on the job” trainee or “apprentice” with respect to learning blasting and job site supervision, but it is required to have some experience working with explosives.

Responsibilities

  • Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities
  • Trains to be proficient in all areas of blasting techniques
  • Develops a solid understanding of proper explosives product use and various applications
  • Assists the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule
  • Assists the Blaster with site security
  • Understands and follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work in a safe manner

  • Attends company meetings as required

  • Participates in daily heads-up meetings
  • Assists Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with use
  • Assists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operator
  • Assists Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging
  • Assists Blaster with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventory
  • May transport explosives across state lines
  • May complete trip manifest, shot reports, cost sheets and related paperwork as required
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • High School Degree
  • MUST have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or previous military experience in explosive handling
  • Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills
  • Able to travel out of town as needed
  • Ability to obtain blasting licenses
  • Must be able to pass ATF screenings

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 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

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