Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:
L.G. Everist, Inc., founded in 1876, produces and supplies sand, gravel, quarried rock, concrete and asphalt to greater Siouxland.    We are currently looking for a Driller/Blaster Assistant to join our growing team.  This position requires the operation of a Rock Drill in a safe and environmentally proficient manner, also laying out drilling patterns, loading, and initiating explosives as trained.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Does not have any direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Perform the physical duties of the work in all types of weather conditions
•    Safely and efficiently operate other equipment such as skid steer
•    Following instructions or diagrams, lay out drill pattern and determine depth and diameter of blast holes
•    Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in agreed locations
•    Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled
•    Ensure that all equipment, rigs and associated products (couplings/rods etc) are used to their maximum potential, while ensuring their sustainability
•    Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required
•    Assemble primer charges using appropriately selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials
•    Load explosives in blast holes as required using equipment or by hand
•    Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; control and activate detonator mechanisms
•    Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with industry procedures, criteria and regulations, ensuring maximum safety
•    Perform minor servicing and maintenance on Drill as needed, using ladders to access platforms and landings
•    Able to work longer hours in the summer + - 11 hrs. day including some Saturdays
Required Skills/Abilities: 
•    High attention to detail
•    Good work attendance
•    Display good communication skills including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction and instructions
•    Learn a variety of work skills associated with Drill maintenance and repairs
•    Learn the drilling and blasting process 
•    Safely and efficiently use a variety of hand and power tools
•    Read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations and procedures
•    Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times
•    Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
•    Must be able to pass a background check

Education and Experience:
•    High School diploma or GED
•    Valid Driver's license required
•    Past experience in this field a plus

Physical Requirements: 
•    Physically fit to perform the job functions including the ability to stand, squat, bend, lift and walk for long durations
•    Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

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