Munition-Demolition, Operator

Day & Zimmermann Company; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Maternity leave (up to 12 weeks)

Parental leave

Family leave

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann is seeking a full-time Demolitions Operator in Parsons, Kansas. The role involves managing warehouses, handling explosives demolition charges, and safely transporting hazardous materials.

Strong safety awareness and math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent is required.
• Munitions disposal experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and safety documentation (6th grade reading level).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general condition and utilization of warehouses and stock moved in or out, or stored.
• Performs duties in the preparation of explosives demolition charges and moves processed ammunition.
• Loads and unloads hazardous waste material and stores in igloos or warehouses according to drawings.
• Maintains master log on all hazardous waste material, performs inventory of materials destroyed, and checks received quantities and lot numbers.
• Determine storage arrangements to conserve space, reduce handling, ensure accessibility and comply with safety regulations.
• Perform roads and grounds duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

ATF/DSS security regs

Math skills

Effective communication

Education

High School or equivalent

Munitions Disposal

Surveillance Operations

Forklift

Job description

$22.52 per hour! This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location

parental leave, paid time off

United States, Kansas, Parsons

Aug 23, 2026

Job Description

We're looking for a full-time, staff Demolitions Operator to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Parsons, Kansas.

As the Demolitions Operator, here's the work you'll do:

• Responsible for general condition and utilization of warehouses and the stock moved in or out, or stored in them.
• Performs assigned duties in the preparation of explosives demolition charges and moves processed ammunition.
• Loads and unloads hazardous waste material and stores in igloos or warehouses according to drawing specifications.
• Maintains master log on all hazardous waste material, performs physical inventory of materials destroyed, and checks material received for quanitiy and lot number.
• Determine the arrangement of storage to converse space, reduce handling, insure accessibility and comply with safety regulations.
• Perform roads and grounds duties.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Safety awareness and commitment at all times.
• Knowledge of Security Regulations (ATF, DSS, Homeland Security)
• Strong math skills
• Effective communication skills

And if you have these qualifications:

• High School and/or equivalent.
• Munitions Disposal and Surveillance Operations, Forklift
• Minimal reading comprehension 6th grade reading level required

Candidates may be required to satisfy additional job-related requirements, including those established and controlled by third parties, as part of the selection process.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the wage range for this role is $22.52 per hour! This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

We care about our employees, and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees' individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Lifting motion or lifting objects more than 15 pounds
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Pushing or pulling (e.g. using a part of your body to press against something in a downward or outward direction or in a dragging or hauling motion)
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object's size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in:
• Ability to wear a mask, respirator, bullet proof vest, or other equipment.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company's office or worksite.
• Ability to withstand environmental conditions (e.g. extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, extreme noise, etc.)