Driller Blaster

JOB POSTING

Driller/Blaster

December 29, 2025

LOCATION:   Indian Creek Plant                           Rate: $33.88

REPORTING TO:  Quarry Supervisor                     START DATE: ASAP

The successful candidate is expected to learn and be proficient in all equipment used in the drilling and blasting at Indian Creek.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to

•        Ensure all MSHA regulations as well as all Graymont standards and best practices are followed by all on shift

•        Perform all needed pre-shift examinations on all plant and mobile equipment involved in tasks each day

•        Utilize the take 5 program daily

•        Ensure the quarry roads and berms are maintained and in good condition by performing daily inspections

•        Address and remedy safety concerns throughout the quarry to the extent of competency and capability

•        Ensure that JDE work orders are generated for the issues outside of individual ability to remedy

•        Maintain a daily log of activities, equipment maintenance, and footage

•        Perform lubrication, fuel and minor maintenance to equipment daily as needed

•        Ensure that the quarry equipment and working areas are kept in a clean and orderly manner

•        Work independently and safely to develop multiple benches and roads in the quarry

•        Operate and maintain GPS for drill patterns and ore control

•        Continue to develop quarry and drilling/blasting knowledge through training with the current drillers

•        Ensure that all daily and weekly clean-up duties are attended to prior to finishing shift

•        Wash and clean assigned mobile equipment on a regular basis

•        Cross train and become proficient on all mobile equipment for vacation coverage and quarry team efficiencies

•        Rotate equipment usage so everyone remains proficient on all equipment

•        Collect and process drill samples daily

•        Safely handle explosives under supervision of lead driller/blaster

•        Inspect the shot after blast

•        Flagging of all shots using handheld GPS

•        May be required to prepare and test quarry samples for analysis

•        Other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

•        Proven leadership skills with strong interpersonal / people skills

•        Mechanical aptitude with good troubleshooting skills

•        Safety oriented in every aspect of the job

•        Ability to understand and carry out instruction(s) both directly and indirectly

•        Effective communications skills

•        Team player, proactive with strong multi-tasking skills

•        Self-starter with the ambition to improve overall plant atmosphere

•        ATF certification required.

Applications are accepted through Taleo, accessible through Graymont.com