What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Driller / Blaster position at GCC Dacotah Inc?
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of drilling experience in a mining or similar industrial environment, with strong knowledge of limestone formations, rock characteristics, and quarry operations. The role requires basic computer proficiency, solid math skills, the ability to work effectively in a high-performance team environment, and the capability to perform all duties required of the blaster in charge.
What you will do:
Under the supervision of the Raw Materials Manager and/or Mining Engineer, the Driller performs drilling and blasting operations in plant and off-plant locations while supporting explosive handling duties. This role is responsible for meeting daily drilling footage to support production, operating and maintaining quarry and mobile equipment, conducting preventive maintenance inspections, and maintaining accurate drilling, fuel, and blasting records. The Driller also assists with quarry face inspection, overburden removal, reclamation activities, and reports conditions impacting blast quality, while ensuring compliance with MSHA regulations, safety policies, and environmental procedures, and operating all quarry equipment as needed.
Physical Requirements:
The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, sitting, climbing in and out of equipment, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and frequently climbing truck ladders. The role involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and loading materials up to 50 pounds, with occasional lateral pushing and handling of additives. Candidates must be able to operate heavy equipment components, including opening truck hoods weighing up to 35 pounds, and must hold a valid Blaster’s License and a Class B CDL with hazardous materials endorsement.
Who we are:
GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance, and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.
You will love working here because:
At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value to their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!
An Equal Opportunity Employer
GCC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Salary : $37 - $40