Powder Person

Shift: 6am-6pm

Pay Range: $29.76/hour

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a Powder Person at our Stamper Mine. This position is responsible for placing and detonating explosives in an underground mining environment.

Essential Functions

• Participate in safety programs and trainings, promoting Martin Marietta’s Guardian Angel culture
• Responsible for safe equipment operations
• Examine blast areas to determine amounts/types of explosives needed
• Perform required safety exams and pre-shift inspections
• Ability to safety lift, carry and handle explosive materials
• Ability to work at elevated work position
• Track inventories of explosive materials and maintain clear blasting documentation
• Ability to learn and operate equipment ensuring safe equipment operation
• Establish and maintain effective communication within all areas of operation
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and will require 40+ hours per week in an underground mine setting.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Heavy equipment operations or military experience preferred
• Experience in quarry or mine environment
• Must be able to pass federal background check

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations
• Effective verbal communication
• Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment and tools including their design, use, and maintenance

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work in an underground mining environment.
• General physical activities including climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, reach with hands and arms, and handling materials.

Martin Marietta Offers:

• Benefits on day one
• Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription
• Hourly Pension Program
• Company matched 401K
• Paid Holidays
• 15 Days Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Martin Marietta will provide equal opportunities to all employees and all applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, marital status, United States military veteran's status, or mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by law.