Field Blaster - Safe, Precise Blasting & Loading Crew

3 Rivers Drilling & Blasting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 27,552 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting is seeking a full-time Blast Laborer based in Las Vegas, NV with duties across Nevada and Utah. The role involves supporting blast-hole loading operations and field blasting while maintaining strict safety and production standards.

Travel to multiple job sites is required and overtime/weekends may be necessary. Ideal candidates have blasting or blast-hole loading experience, OSHA 10 certification, and the ability to pass an ATF background check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of blasting or blast-hole loading experience.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Must be able to pass an ATF background check.
• Valid driver’s license with a strong driving record.
• Ability to travel or relocate to job sites as needed.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in varying and remote conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Strong safety mindset and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong focus on the safety of yourself and coworkers.
• Support blasting operations from start to finish.
• Correctly load ANFO to designed load heights.
• Properly stem blast holes.
• Tie and time blast patterns as designed.
• Understand differences between explosive products and their applications.
• Install air decks as designed.
• Follow directions from supervisors and project leaders.
• Accurately complete daily digital paperwork.
• Recognize ground conditions and understand how they affect blasting operations.
• Maintain high production levels, including while working independently.
• Contribute to team productivity goals.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance.
• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather and rugged terrain.

Skills

OSHA 10 certification

Valid driver’s license

Safety mindset

Outdoor work stamina

Job description

3-Rivers Drilling & Blasting is seeking a full-time Blast Laborer based in Las Vegas, NV with duties across Nevada and Utah. The role involves supporting blast-hole loading operations and field blasting while maintaining strict safety and production standards.

Travel to multiple job sites is required and overtime/weekends may be necessary. Ideal candidates have blasting or blast-hole loading experience, OSHA 10 certification, and the ability to pass an ATF background check.