Explosive Technician 2 with CDL

Job Description

Job Description

Explosive Technician with CDL

Groome Industrial Service Group , headquartered in Denville, NJ, is a leading provider of specialty maintenance services across multiple industries including coal and natural gas-fired power generation, refineries, shipping, manufacturing, and aviation.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals in the Local Area to join our team as Explosive Technicians with CDL. This role involves traveling from our Local Area to power generation plants throughout the region, where you will receive training to de-slag large utility boilers using explosives.

This position offers a rewarding career with long-term employment opportunities at a company that values and retains its employees.

Qualified candidates may also have the chance to become licensed explosives blasters through our training programs.

Role Overview : As an Explosive Technician with CDL, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including but not limited to :

• Safely operating a vacuum truck, heavy equipment, or other company vehicles.
• Operating the vac truck / VecLoader, monitoring gauges and functions.
• Assisting with setup, inspecting equipment and vacuum hoses / connectors before, during, and after projects.
• Completing all related paperwork.
• Performing power washing, scaffolding, shoveling, explosive blasting, grinding, construction, demolition, and painting.

Requirements :

• Work Hours : Shift times vary based on customer needs, including potential afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts. Availability for emergencies is required.
• Travel : Out-of-state travel by air or vehicle is required, including hotel stays.
• Safety : Adherence to all Expro, OSHA, and customer safety policies.
• Wardrobe : Jeans, steel-toed boots, weather-appropriate layers. Respirator users must be clean-shaven.

Physical Requirements :

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Moderate to severe noise levels.
• Regularly climbing, standing, walking, talking, and hearing. Frequent sitting, handling, and reaching.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision.
• Physical demand level (PDL) ranges from Medium to Very Heavy; willingness to fulfill all demand levels is essential.
• Ability to lift 90 pounds.

Qualifications & Experience :

• CDL Class A license required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.
• No felony or family violence convictions.
• No DWI convictions in the last 3 years.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation and residence within an hour of our Denville, NJ office.
• Willingness to be on call 24 / 7.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Compensation & Benefits :

• Starting pay : $18 per hour with per diem ($40 every 24 hours while traveling).
• After a successful 90-day probationary period : Full-time base pay of $37,440 plus $18 / hr. for demo work.
• Company-sponsored medical and life benefits, PTO, and 401(k) plan.

Additional Information : Position is subject to background check, drug testing, and E-Verify screening.

For more details about our company, visit www.groomeindustrial.com.

If you're seeking an exciting career with growth opportunities, apply today!