Blast Technician

McCallum Rock Drilling • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

McCallum Rock Drilling (MRD), a rock drilling and blasting contractor based in Chehalis, Washington, is hiring a full-time Blast Technician based in Boise, Idaho. The role supports drilling and blasting operations at commercial quarries, surface mines, timberlands, and construction sites throughout the Western United States.

The Blast Technician boretracks and operates a drone to develop 3D models for drilling and blasting purposes, and uses GPS equipment to survey rock elevations. The technician trains with a senior Blast Technician to learn how to survey existing ground and bench elevations, establish drill patterns, calculate cut depths, bench heights, and floor elevations. The role also supports quality control and helps resolve production or layout problems. Candidates should be passionate about software, technology, and outdoor work, and be willing to travel.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation to job sites outside Boise, Idaho.
• Clean driving record, with no more than three violations in the last three years.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Clean criminal background, including an ATF criminal background check.
• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays in a hotel.
• FAA Part 107 license, or willingness to obtain it within one month of employment.
• Ability to work early mornings and long days.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to produce results with little to no supervision.
• Self-starter with great attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, with a desire to learn and ability to adapt.
• Basic computer and software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all MRD safety policies and procedures.
• Boretrack for borehole deviation in rock pits, construction sites, and mining operations.
• Operate a drone safely and efficiently.
• Create and develop 3D models using different software.
• Use GPS equipment to survey and determine rock elevations.
• Train to survey existing ground and bench elevations, establish drill patterns, and calculate cut depths, bench heights, and floor elevations.
• Assist with quality control and help resolve production or layout problems.
• Work professionally and closely with drillers, blasters, project managers, customers, field personnel, and management.
• Communicate effectively with field personnel and management.
• Work early mornings and long days, in all weather conditions, and produce results with little to no supervision.
• Travel as needed, including occasional overnight hotel stays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 100% paid for the employee.
• 401(k) option with a 4% company match.
• Paid time off and vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed