Blaster

About the role

As our Blaster, you will directly lead or assist in the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations to meet established customer requirements while ensuring safety and compliance on the job.

Responsibilities

• Make safety and compliance the first priority in all daily responsibilities.
• Develop the blast plan for the job site to maximize blast performance and meet customer requirements.
• Conduct or participate in blast crew meetings to coordinate responsibilities and address safety protocols.
• Work with the blast crew to verify performance and provide feedback as needed.
• Review drill logs to verify the drill pattern.
• Load explosives in blast holes by hand or direct drivers to load holes from bulk trucks.
• Verify completion of pre-blast inspections to ensure a safe blast area and successful detonation.
• Detonate the blast, if serving as blaster-in-charge.
• Complete all required paperwork, including field blast reports and magazine inventory reports.
• Communicate regularly with site managers and customers to develop strong partnerships.
• Perform additional duties as needed to provide optimal blasting services and efficient site operations.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of blasting experience in the explosives industry.
• Current Blasting License.
• Ability to meet ATF eligibility requirements as Employee Possessor.
• Effective leadership and professional communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, blasting software and equipment.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physically strenuous work daily, including lifting 50+ pounds, pulling hoses, stooping, bending, climbing and shoveling.
• Ability to obtain a CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements to support site operations.
• Availability to work long hours as needed to meet customer objectives.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive starting pay based on experience.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, vision and flex spending accounts.
• Life and accidental death insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Legal services and identity theft protection.
• Critical illness and employee assistance programs.
• Accident insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a generous match.

About the Company

Quick Supply Co. has serviced mining, quarrying and construction customers with integrity and expertise for over eight decades. Our goal is to partner with customers to ensure optimal blasting outcomes while placing safety at the forefront of day-to-day operations. Quick Supply Co. is a nationally recognized family-owned and locally operated company.

Active-duty military and veterans are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Applicants must also be able to pass a background check, have a clean motor vehicle report, and pass ATF pre-employment screening requirements. Continued employment will be based on the results of these reports.