Licensed Blaster
$62,400–$62,400 year
On-siteLouisville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Conduct daily blasting operations at the Jefferson County Stone underground mine, managing loading, transportation, storage, and security of all explosive materials. Maintain daily and monthly blasting reports for explosive materials and assist in mine management of drilling, shot layout, timing, and fragmentation analysis. Operate equipment safely while ensuring uncompromising safety excellence and adhering to ATF Explosive possessor requirements. Requires current blaster's license, two years of blasting experience, and two years of underground mining experience. Full-time day shift from 5:30 am to 1:30 pm with wages starting at $30 per hour.
Required Qualifications
- Current blaster's license
- Uncompromising focus on safety excellence
- Demonstrated ability to safely perform all essential functions of this position
- Two (2) years minimum of blasting experience in a quarry or mining environment
- Meet all state and federal requirements to qualify as ATF Explosive possessor (must pass background check)
- Physically be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Physically able to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly throughout the working day
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
- Assist with loading and connecting explosives safely
- Ability to be an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment
- Proven record with full cycle mining including, but not limited to drilling, blasting, haulage and ground support
- Candidate must successfully pass our pre-employment screening
Desired Qualifications
- Two (2) years of underground mining experience preferred
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