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Driller blaster

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Graymont

Helena, MT (In Person)

$70,470 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/6/2026

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Driller blaster at Graymont Driller blaster at Graymont in Helena, Montana Posted in 8 days ago. $33.88 per hour
Job Description:
Job Introduction Graymont in Townsend MT is looking for a Driller / Blaster to join our team in the quarry department. Pay rate is #33.88 per hour with great benefits. United States - MT - Indian Creek
JOB POSTING
Driller/Blaster June 24, 2026
LOCATION:
Indian Creek Plant Rate:
$33.88
REPORTING TO:
Quarry Supervisor
START DATE
ASAP The successful candidate is expected to learn and be proficient in all equipment used in the drilling and blasting at Indian Creek.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the position may include, but are not limited to
  • Ensure all MSHA regulations as well as all Graymont standards and best practices are followed by all on shift
  • Perform all needed pre-shift examinations on all plant and mobile equipment involved in tasks each day
  • Utilize the take 5 program daily
  • Ensure the quarry roads and berms are maintained and in good condition by performing daily inspections
  • Address and remedy safety concerns throughout the quarry to the extent of competency and capability
  • Ensure that JDE work orders are generated for the issues outside of individual ability to remedy
  • Maintain a daily log of activities, equipment maintenance, and footage
  • Perform lubrication, fuel and minor maintenance to equipment daily as needed
  • Ensure that the quarry equipment and working areas are kept in a clean and orderly manner
  • Work independently and safely to develop multiple benches and roads in the quarry
  • Operate and maintain GPS for drill patterns and ore control
  • Continue to develop quarry and drilling/blasting knowledge through training with the current drillers
  • Ensure that all daily and weekly clean-up duties are attended to prior to finishing shift
  • Wash and clean assigned mobile equipment on a regular basis
  • Cross train and become proficient on all mobile equipment for vacation coverage and quarry team efficiencies
  • Rotate equipment usage so everyone remains proficient on all equipment
  • Collect and process drill samples daily
  • Safely handle explosives under supervision of lead driller/blaster
  • Inspect the shot after blast
  • Flagging of all shots using handheld GPS
  • May be required to prepare and test quarry samples for analysis
  • Other duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven leadership skills with strong interpersonal / people skills
  • Mechanical aptitude with good troubleshooting skills
  • Safety oriented in every aspect of the job
  • Ability to understand and carry out instruction(s) both directly and indirectly
  • Effective communications skills
  • Team player, proactive with strong multi-tasking skills
  • Self-starter with the ambition to improve overall plant atmosphere
  • ATF certification required.
Applications are accepted through Taleo, accessible through Graymont.com Applications are accepted through Taleo, accessible through Graymont.com