Job Description:

• 1) Loads explosives into blastholes to prepare for blasting overburden in open pit copper mine, working as member of crew: Measures depth of blasthole, using weighted tape measure, and consults SUPERVISOR, BLASTING to determine amount of explosives needed.

• 2) Cuts specified lengths of primacord and attaches primer to end of cord.

• 3) Lowers cord into hole and ties upper end to stake.

• 4) Signals EXPLOSIVES-TRUCK DRIVER to drive truck into position near blasthole.

• 5) Positions hopper funnel over hole and admits specified amount of explosives.

• 6) Shovels drill cuttings to fill and tamp hole.

• 7) Places safety cones around blast area to alert other workers.