Blast Crew Laborer

3riversdrillingandblasting; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting is hiring a Blast Crew Laborer to support blast-hole loading and field blasting across Nevada and Utah. This full-time role requires safety focus, reliability outdoors, and adherence to procedures.

Based out of Las Vegas and surrounding areas, the position involves traveling to project sites, working 10-hour shifts, and overtime as needed. Benefits include health, vision, life insurance, PTO, and overtime pay under state and federal rules.

Qualifications

• 1+ year blasting or blast-hole loading experience required.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Ability to pass ATF background check.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project locations as needed.
• Overtime and weekend availability as project schedules require.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform outdoor physical labor in remote environments.
• Commitment to workplace safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety for yourself, coworkers, and the job site.
• Assist blasting operations from preparation through completion.
• Load ANFO according to designed load heights and project specifications.
• Stem blast holes properly and time blast patterns per design.
• Understand different explosive products and their proper applications.
• Install air decks as specified and follow supervisor instructions.
• Complete daily digital paperwork accurately and on time.
• Identify ground conditions and their impact on blasting operations.
• Maintain productivity while working independently when needed.
• Support crew performance and project goals.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections.
• Work outdoors in varying weather and rugged terrain.

Skills

OSHA 10 certification

ATF background check

Travel/relocation willingness

Lift 50 lbs

Safety and professionalism

Overtime availability

Valid driver’s license

Strong driving history

Job description

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting

Blast Crew Laborer

Location: Based out of Las Vegas, NV; St. George, UT; Hurricane, UT; and Henderson, NV (Lakemoor Project). Travel to assigned job sites is required.

Join a Skilled Team Where Safety, Precision, and Performance Matter

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting brings more than 65 years of combined drilling and blasting experience and has proudly served customers throughout the Western U.S. since 1997. We specialize in safe, accurate, and professional blasting solutions and are fully licensed, insured, and bonded for every project.

We are seeking a full-time Blast Crew Laborer to assist with blast-hole loading operations and field blasting activities throughout Nevada and Utah. This position is a great fit for someone with previous blasting or blast-hole loading experience who is safety-focused, dependable, comfortable working outdoors, and able to maintain quality and production standards while following established procedures.

Assignments may include both standard-rate and prevailing wage projects based on current project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety for yourself, your coworkers, and the job site
• Assist with blasting operations from preparation through completion
• Load ANFO according to designed load heights and project specifications
• Properly stem blast holes
• Tie and time blast patterns according to design requirements
• Understand different explosive products and their proper applications
• Install air decks as specified
• Follow instructions from supervisors and project leadership
• Complete daily digital paperwork accurately and on time
• Identify ground conditions and understand their impact on blasting operations
• Maintain productivity standards while working independently when needed
• Support overall crew performance and project goals
• Perform basic equipment maintenance tasks
• Complete pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections
• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions and rugged terrain

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of blasting or blast-hole loading experience required
• OSHA 10 certification required
• Ability to successfully pass an ATF background check
• Valid driver's license with a strong driving history
• Willingness and ability to travel or relocate to project locations as needed
• Availability to work overtime and weekends when project schedules require
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work outdoors in remote and challenging environments, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and professionalism

Pay & Benefits

• Full-time position
• Standard project pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Prevailing wage project pay: up to $65.27 per hour, including applicable fringe benefits, when assigned to qualifying prevailing wage projects
• Compensation is based on the wage requirements of the specific project assignment
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Benefits available to full-time employees; waiting periods may apply
• Overtime paid according to applicable state and federal regulations

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 10-hour shifts
• Overtime and weekend work as required by project needs

Work Environment

• Job site-based / travel position
• Must be willing to work at project locations in Las Vegas, NV; St. George, UT; Hurricane, UT; and Henderson, NV

Why Work With 3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting?

At 3-Rivers, safety is the foundation of everything we do. We are looking for dependable team members who take pride in their work, follow procedures, and contribute to a professional and productive crew environment. Our projects provide opportunities to gain experience across a variety of job sites while working with a team committed to quality, safety, and performance.

3-Rivers Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.