Licensed Blaster

Rogers • Louisville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking a Blaster for daily blasting operations at its Jefferson County Stone underground mine in Louisville, Kentucky. The role is responsible for the loading, transportation, storage, and security of explosives and related materials used in underground blasting. The Blaster maintains daily and monthly reports for explosive materials and assists mine management with drilling and shot layout, including shot timing and fragmentation analysis. The position is full-time on a day shift, with approximate hours of 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Licensed candidates with at least two years of blasting experience will start at $30 per hour; pay is determined by experience. Blasting experience is required, with underground mining experience especially relevant.

The successful candidate must follow safety practices, operate equipment safely, assist with loading and connecting explosives, and be able to perform the physical demands of the work. Candidates must meet state and federal requirements to qualify as an ATF explosive possessor, including passing a background check, and must successfully pass pre-employment screening.

Rogers Group describes its workplace as safe and drug-free and offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a health savings account with an annual company contribution; company-provided life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; a 401(k) with company contribution and match after one year of service; short- and long-term disability; paid holidays, vacation, annual performance-based merit increases, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Hold a current blaster's license.
• Have at least two years of blasting experience in a quarry or mining environment.
• Maintain an uncompromising focus on safety and demonstrate the ability to safely perform all essential functions of the position.
• Meet state and federal requirements to qualify as an ATF explosive possessor, including passing a background check.
• Be physically able to lift 50 pounds.
• Be physically able to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Be able to work as an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment.
• Successfully pass pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of underground mining experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily blasting operations at the Jefferson County Stone underground mine.
• Load, transport, store, and secure explosives and other materials related to the underground blasting process.
• Maintain daily and monthly blasting reports for explosive materials.
• Assist mine management with drilling and shot layout, including shot timing and fragmentation analysis.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Assist with loading and connecting explosives safely.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a health savings account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and match after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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