Langley, BC

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment
Outdoors
Noisy
Dusty
Dangerous
Responsibilities
Tasks
Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
Read instructions or diagrams, lay out drill pattern and determine depth and diameter of blast holes and conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock
Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Air-track drilling machine
Drilling machine
Track or truck-mounted rotary drilling machines
Area of work experience
Construction site
Additional information
Security and safety
Driver’s validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Ability to distinguish between colours
Sound discrimination
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Gloves
Ear plugs
Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
Accurate
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Team player
Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
As per collective agreement
Long term benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
Other benefits
Team building opportunities
Travel insurance

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