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Austin Powder
Blaster
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What they do
A Hunter or Trapper catches and kills mammals, birds or reptiles mainly for meat, skin, feathers and other products for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.
$47,762 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Blaster Austin Powder United States, California, Suisun City 3872 Bithell Ln (Show on map) Jul 20, 2026 Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family. Key Responsibilities and Duties Under direction or in position of Blaster in Charge, reviews drill patterns and diagrams, determines product and shot layout necessary to meet customer needs. Communicates blast details with all personnel on job site. Performs duties necessary to prepare and detonate a shot safely and successfully. Conducts pre/post Shot Safety Audits and documentation per Austin's policy on all shot service events. Ensures the shot crew complies with customers' policies/procedures, Coordinates the handling of all customer issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns related to the event with appropriate APC personnel. Communicates regularly with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by assuring compliance at the location, at customer sites, and during transit as required by regulation and company policy. Complies with APC inventory management procedures. Completes and maintains necessary paperwork or software programs as required by company policies and procedures, Department of Transportation, or other federal or state agencies. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent 21+ years old as required by ATF. Current blaster's license as required by state. Experience of all initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
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