Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Remote location
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Relocation costs covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
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Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings
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Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges
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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
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Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes
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Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Physically demanding
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Attention to detail
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Team player
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Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Transportation provided by employer
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Travel insurance
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.