Rock Blasting Technician & Site Support

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a capable crew member to drill and assist in blasting operations. You will operate rock drills, load holes with explosives, prepare primers, and support the blasting circuit from pre- to post-blast tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing mucking areas, installing roof and rib supports, relaying signals to the hoist operator, and maintaining hoses and equipment on site.

Qualifications

• Drilling rock holes for explosive placement.
• Operate handheld or mounted rock drills safely.
• Load and tamp explosives according to blast plan.
• Prepare primers and detonators for blasting.
• Assist in blasting circuit and pre/post blasting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blast sites and mucking areas, including ventilation.
• Install roof and rib supports and temporary jacks as needed.
• Relate signals to hoist operator and coordinate with crew.
• Tend hoses, muck buckets, and move equipment as directed.
• Assist with rock bolt installation and concrete placement as required.

Skills

Rock drilling

Safety compliance

Rig operations

Equipment maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a capable crew member to drill and assist in blasting operations. You will operate rock drills, load holes with explosives, prepare primers, and support the blasting circuit from pre- to post-blast tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing mucking areas, installing roof and rib supports, relaying signals to the hoist operator, and maintaining hoses and equipment on site.