Job Description
Job Summary:
L.G. Everist, Inc., founded in 1876, produces and supplies sand, gravel, quarried rock, concrete and asphalt to greater Siouxland. We are currently looking for a Driller/Blaster Assistant to join our growing team. This position requires the operation of a Rock Drill in a safe and environmentally proficient manner, also laying out drilling patterns, loading, and initiating explosives as trained.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Does not have any direct reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform the physical duties of the work in all types of weather conditions
• Safely and efficiently operate other equipment such as skid steer
• Following instructions or diagrams, lay out drill pattern and determine depth and diameter of blast holes
• Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in agreed locations
• Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled
• Ensure that all equipment, rigs and associated products (couplings/rods etc) are used to their maximum potential, while ensuring their sustainability
• Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required
• Assemble primer charges using appropriately selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials
• Load explosives in blast holes as required using equipment or by hand
• Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; control and activate detonator mechanisms
• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with industry procedures, criteria and regulations, ensuring maximum safety
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance on Drill as needed, using ladders to access platforms and landings
• Able to work longer hours in the summer + - 11 hrs. day including some Saturdays
Required Skills/Abilities:
• High attention to detail
• Good work attendance
• Display good communication skills including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction and instructions
• Learn a variety of work skills associated with Drill maintenance and repairs
• Learn the drilling and blasting process
• Safely and efficiently use a variety of hand and power tools
• Read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations and procedures
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Must be able to pass a background check
Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's license required
• Past experience in this field a plus
Physical Requirements:
• Physically fit to perform the job functions including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift and walk for long durations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times