Blaster Helper - Underground Limestone

Line of Business: Aggregates Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. **What You'll Be Doing** * Assist with the preparation and detonation of explosives. * Work from a man basket at heights of 25' up to 50' performing hand scaling, markup and face loading activities. * Use a variety of hand and power tools. * Handle and transport explosives safely. * Perform routine maintenance and inspections of blasting equipment. * Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures. * Support the blasting team with various tasks as needed. **What Are We Looking For** * Ability to handle and transport explosives safely. * Strong understanding of safety protocols and regulations. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. * Physical capability to handle the demands of the job. * Ability to work a variable and flexible schedule. * Flexibility to work overtime and Saturdays as necessary. * Willing to work up to 10-12 hrs/ day; 6 days/wk when req'd * Must be punctual and have reliable transportation. * Physical capability to handle the demands of the job including standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 pounds as when as other physical demands. **Conditions of Employment** * Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. * Ability to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms background check * Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing. **Work Environment** * Role operates primarily in an underground mine where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment and elevated noise level. * Work area is underground in a limestone mine with room opening heights of 27' tall. **What We Offer** * $24.50/hr with an additional $1.00/hr underground rate * $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year) * 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions * Highly competitive benefits programs, including: * Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits * Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance * Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled