Job Brief

Operate auxiliary equipment and assist equipment operators and blasters in the maintenance of all equipment and the loading, mixing, unloading, and preparation of explosive products for the customer in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

*This position is a great opportunity for people wanting to learn and develop skills to become a Blaster or Driver in the future!*

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety, and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the Laborer, you will operate auxiliary equipment and assist equipment operators and blasters in the maintenance of all equipment and the loading, mixing, unloading, and preparation of explosive products for the customer in a safe, timely and efficient manner. You will be assisting site manager with daily maintenance at the site, cleaning shop, cleaning office, weed eating and other maintenance tasks. Other duties will include:

• Operate auxiliary equipment in support of equipment operators, including forklifts, winches, and hand tools in order to provide timely, safe, and quality service and product to the customer.

• Perform basic maintenance of assigned vehicles in order assure its reliability and safe operation.

• Read gauges and make adjustments to equipment to maintain proper performance in order to

• Assist Equipment Operators and Blasters at blast site in order to safely serve the customer.

• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions in shop, while operating

• equipment, and while on blast sites in order to protect personal safety and the safety of others.

• Knowledgeable and use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, SOPs, work site, and safety policies and procedures.

• Knowledgeable of, and comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, MSHA, EPA and BATFE.

• Ability to work accurately with numbers and perform simple mathematical calculations.

• Proactively handle safety issues and practice Take 5! process by using the HAT tool to promote personal responsibility for safety.

• Maintain safe working conditions and assure that all crew members and others on the site follow all safety and regulatory procedures and practices to ensure a safe and successful event.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.

• Prior manual labor experience preferred.

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.

• Good record keeping and reporting skills.

• Must be able to travel to Oregon City,OR, Oakland, OR, Rathdrum, ID and surrounding areas on a regular basis.

• Ability to read, write, and speak English, and to communicate in writing and verbally.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days

• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available

• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service

• Generous tuition reimbursement program

• Generous paid parental leave.

• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.