Blaster Helper

Rogers • Louisville, KY

4d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group is currently seeking a Blaster Helper to assist with the daily blasting operations at Jefferson County Stone, which is an underground mine in Louisville, KY. The candidate will be responsible for assisting the Blasting Crew with daily loading, transportation, storage and security of all aspects of the underground mine blasting process. The person will also be responsible for helping keep and maintain the daily and monthly blasting reports for all explosive materials.

Requirements

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence
• Meet all state and federal requirements to qualify as ATF Explosive possessor (must pass background check)
• Physically be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physically able to squat, bend, and twist repeatedly
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform all essential functions of this position
• Good attendance record
• Ability to be an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Mining Experience, specifically blasting experience, is preferred.
• Proven safe work record with belief and value seen in courageous leadership model
• Proven record with full cycle mining including, but not limited to drilling, blasting, haulage and ground support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Blaster in pre-shift and post-shift inspection
• Assist the Blaster in the layout pattern to determine depth and diameter of blast holes and determine number of explosives needed.
• Assist the Blaster in loading explosives in blast holes, connecting wire, detonating cords, and fuses.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees