What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driller Blaster position at Graymont?
Job Introduction
Graymont Indian Creek is looking for a Driller Blaster to join our team for Drilling, Blasting, flagging, and other quarry and quality activities.
United States - MT - Indian Creek
JOBPOSTING
Driller/Blaster
December 29, 2025
LOCATION: Indian Creek Plant Rate: $33.88
REPORTING TO:Quarry SupervisorSTART 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
Salary : $34