Drill/Blast Apprentice
Company: McCallum Rock Drilling
Location: Salem
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $21.00 - $25.00 Join our
team and help build the infrastructure of our community! This is a
great entry-level opportunity for those interested in construction
and skilled trades. We offer on-the-job training and opportunities
for career advancement as well as great benefits and a fun team
atmosphere.Every day is spent in the great outdoors and no two job
sites are the same. The ideal candidate has humility and the
willingness to learn, and wants to be part of a team to accomplish
things bigger than they could on their own. We are hiring for
Drilling Apprentices to join our team. This position is responsible
for loading and unloading explosives from the truck, pumping blast
holes dry with a water pump, carrying buckets of stemming stone to
stem blast holes and other construction laboring activities. This
role is responsible for attending weekly safety meetings and
learning the safety aspects of working around explosives and on
construction sites. The ideal candidate will bephysically fit and
willing to work in a fast-paced environment.Must be willing to
travel and stay out of town when needed. McCallum Rock Drilling
(MRD) is a rock drilling and blasting contractor based out of
Chehalis, WA, that has been in business since 1988. MRD operates in
commercial quarries, timberlands and construction sites throughout
the Western US. Minimum skills and qualifications include: Valid
driver's license with proof of insurance Able to pass
pre-employment drug test Clean driving record (no more than three
moving violations within the last three years) Clean background (no
felonies) Reliable transportation to our base shop in Salem, OR
Must have positive attitude and strong work ethic Must be a team
player Prior construction laborer experience a plus but not
required Willing to work weekends as needed Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (100% paid for the employee) 401k
Option (4% company match) PTO (accrual based) Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus Program Career Advancement Opportunities
Winter hours can vary Spring/Summer hours 40-50 Hourly Rate: $21.00
- $25.00
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