Master Blaster

Address 8514 Liberty Road, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, US

Compensation $25.00 - $40.00/hour

💥 Control the Blast - Build Your Career in Drilling & Blasting with Twehous Excavating! 💣

Position Title:

Master Blaster

Company Name:
Twehous Excavating Company Inc

Pay Range: $25-$40+ per hour + 20% Job Special Pay on qualifying projects

Twehous Excavating Company Inc is seeking experienced and entry-level professionals to join our Drilling & Blasting Division. Whether you're a licensed Master Blaster, a skilled Drilling Superintendent, or someone ready to start as a Rock Drill Operator with ambitions to grow, we want to hear from you. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Missouri with travel throughout the Midwest.

Join a team that's shaping the ground--literally--and take part in dynamic, high-impact projects that require precision, safety, and expertise.

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• Design, load, and detonate blasts following safety and engineering specifications.
• Drill and pattern blast holes based on project layouts.
• Monitor environmental and geological conditions to adjust techniques.
• Conduct pre- and post-blast inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and local/state/federal blasting regulations.
• Safely store, transport, and handle explosives.
• Operate and maintain drills, detonators, and seismographs.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and crew members.
• Read site plans, calculate charge quantities and sequencing.
• Troubleshoot misfires and adjust to on-site challenges.
• Keep detailed documentation of all blasting activities.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant field experience including previous drilling experience.
• Entry-level candidates with strong aptitude and desire to learn are welcome.
• Missouri Blaster's License or reciprocal state license strongly preferred.
• Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement preferred.
• Excellent math and mechanical skills.
• Familiarity with construction site protocols and tools.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management abilities.

• Weekly pay cycle
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance options
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings program with company match
• Paid training and certifications
• Tech package (smartphone or tablet)
• Travel opportunities with per diem
• Safety gear provided
• Employee rewards, contests, and incentives
• Advancement from entry-level to superintendent roles

Full-Time:
Monday - Friday. Overtime and weekend work as needed.

Based in Kansas City, MO with travel to job sites across Missouri and the Midwest.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review will be completed as part of the onboarding process, in compliance with applicable laws.