Driller blaster
Graymont

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

JOBPOSTING

Driller/Blaster

June 24, 2026

LOCATION: Indian Creek Plant Rate: $33.88

REPORTING TO:Quarry SupervisorSTART 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