Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Determine depth and diameter of blast holes
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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
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Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns
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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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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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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
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Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Other benefits
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.