EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Blast Crew
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Western Explosives Systems Company - WESCO is a full-service drill and blast company. This is hard, physical, and fast paced work. Employees will be working with explosives products.
Position: Assistant to blaster.
Qualifications:
- Pass a background check with no felonies.
- Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to competently complete inventory records and daily inspections.
- Reliable, responsible, and ready to learn.
Job Description:
- Load and unload explosives products and equipment.
- Maintain magazine and customer sites.
- Operate trucks, skid steers and other required equipment.
- Assist blaster in loading, tying in and stemming of holes.
- Perform work in accordance with all safety regulations.
- Proactively seek knowledge of products and blasting practices.
We work a fluctuating schedule around the state of Arizona. We work Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday. We start early in the morning. We meet at our yard or a designated area and ride in a company truck from there. Must have reliable transportation and be punctual. Safety is a top priority for us. We work on mine sites and rock quarries. We follow all MSHA regulations. MSHA training will be provided.
Working Environment: Must be able to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions of temperature and climate. Must wear personal protective equipment when required.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, starting times vary, occasional Saturday
Pay: Starting at $20/hr with no experience
Benefits: WESCO provides a competitive benefit package which begins the first day of the month following your hire date and includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and 401k plan with company match. WESCO provides paid vacation, sick and holiday pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person