Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
O*NET Code: 47-5032.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures.
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💼 Also Known As
Aircraft Ordnance TechnicianAmmunition and Explosives HandlerBlast DrillerBlast Hole DrillerBlast SetterBlast TechnicianBlasterBlasting Clay MinerBlasting Coal MinerBlasting Contract ManBlasting Contract MinerBlasting Entry SpecialistBlasting EntrymanBlasting Gang MinerBlasting MinerBomb TechnicianCharge Entry SpecialistCharge SpecialistChargerCoal Shooter
⚡ Skills (15)
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Speaking3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Time Management3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Blaster's Tool and Supply Company Blaster's Calculator
Analytical or scientific software
0Datavis DBS Designer
Analytical or scientific software
0DetNet ViewShot
Analytical or scientific software
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
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