Blaster

SUMMARY

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to losen, remove, or displace earth, rock or other materials in accordance with Olson Explosives, Inc.’s safety procedures. Included in this process is handling of seismograph equipment, blast equipment and electronic detonating equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Obtain and/or Maintain Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements. Load trucks and ensure you have all necessary equipment, prior to leaving for your blast site. Load holes according to Lead Blaster instructions. Attend safety meeting on job site prior to loading any holes; provide input to blaster-in-charge whenever necessary, following job assignments given by Lead Blaster. Assist with bi-weekly inventory verification – quantity totals and date code verification. Perform maintenance work on equipment and trucks when not reporting to a job site. This includes oil changes, painting trucks, tires maintenance, cleaning trucks, etc. Ability to work early mornings, departure for a jobsite is generally in the early hours of the morning between 3-7 AM. Ability to lift and carry 55 lb cases of product. Assist with paperwork before, during and after a shot, accurate paperwork is a vital part of this job. Comply with Olson Explosives, Inc. safety and security policy and MSHA regulations at all times. Independently deliver customer orders to work site or quarry locations. Knowledge and ability to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE). Work with all other employees as a team, at all times. Occasionally available for overnight stays near customer locations Occasional weekend availability for work assignments

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Position shall perform such other duties as are assigned by the employee’s Manager or Officers of Olson Explosives, Inc. Maintain education and professional expertise through attendance at job related seminars, conferences, and workshops.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two to three years related construction industry experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Desire to possess explosives industry related endorsements and continuing education. Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements are required for this position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers (owners, managers, employees), land owners, adjoining neighbors, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts on shot reports, bill of ladings, shipping records, driver logs, etc. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to operate commercial motor vehicles, a bulk truck, seismograph equipment, and blast equipment. Must be able to operate PC, printer, copier, fax machine, and smart phone. KEY CONTACTS--Internal and External Has constant contact with all Olson Explosives, Inc. employees, office, technical and sales representatives, and officers to ensure successful and safe operations at Olson Explosives, Inc. Has contact with explosives customers, (owners, managers, employees), land owners, adjoining neighbors, and the general public.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to retain an active valid current commercial driver’s license with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, be physically capable of operating a vehicle, possess a Satisfactory MVR record, and be deemed insurable by employer’s insurance in order to drive company vehicles. Must maintain Iowa Blaster License, Wisconsin Blaster License, City of Mankato Blaster License, MSHA Part 48 Annual training. Employee must pass all required DOT drug screening to maintain employment and commercial driver’s license requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high. To mitigate hearing loss use of proper Personal Protective Equipment, such as ear plugs or ear muffs, is required. Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment is required to be worn at all times. #J-18808-Ljbffr Olson Explosives