About Us
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
- Support licensed blasters with underground drilling and blasting activities while following all safety protocols
- Prepare blast areas by handling tools, materials, and equipment needed for daily operations
- Assist with loading, stemming, and securing blast sites under direct supervision
- Conduct routine inspections, housekeeping, and maintenance to ensure safe underground conditions
- Communicate clearly with team members to ensure efficient, safe production activities
What Are We Looking For
- Demonstrated ability to work safely in underground mining or heavy industrial environments
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety procedures and instructions
- Physical capability to perform manual tasks in confined and physically demanding settings
- Willingness to learn blasting operations and support production goals as part of a team
- Dependable, adaptable, and able to work varying shifts as operationally required
Conditions of Employment
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
- Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing
Work Environment
- Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level
What We Offer
- $26.70 per hour plus an additional $0.50 per hour underground rate
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year)
- Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
- Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
Req ID JR10015082
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.
