Underground Rock Driller & Blasting Technician

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.; Nevada; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a rock drill/blaster to drill holes in rock for explosive placement at a Nevada site. The role involves loading explosive materials, preparing primers, and assisting in the blasting circuit while maintaining safety protocols.

You will also assist with mucking, install temporary and permanent roof/rib support, and supervise equipment setup and removal in blasting areas, ensuring compliance with blast plans and site safety rules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating rock drills (hand held or machine mounted).
• Ability to load and tamp explosives per blast-hole plan.
• Knowledge of primers and detonators.
• Experience with mucking and site prep, including ventilation and water lines.
• Ability to install roof and rib support.

Responsibilities

• Drill holes in rock for the placement of explosives.
• Load blast holes with explosives and tamp the correct quantity.
• Prepare primers and detonators.
• Assist in blasting circuit and pre/post blasting tasks.
• Remove drills and equipment from the blast area.
• Install roof and rib support, temporary and permanent as needed.
• Prepare the site for mucking and monitor ventilation.

Skills

Rock drilling

Hole loading

Primers & detonators

Safety compliance

Roof support

Mucking operations

Equipment operation

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. is seeking a rock drill/blaster to drill holes in rock for explosive placement at a Nevada site. The role involves loading explosive materials, preparing primers, and assisting in the blasting circuit while maintaining safety protocols.

You will also assist with mucking, install temporary and permanent roof/rib support, and supervise equipment setup and removal in blasting areas, ensuring compliance with blast plans and site safety rules.