Career fit quiz

Is Blaster the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the blaster career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the blaster job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I follow procedures exactly
Statement 2 of 8I stay calm
Statement 3 of 8I’m responsible
Statement 4 of 8I like outdoor work
Statement 5 of 8I like math
Statement 6 of 8I can pass background checks
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–2 years of training training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $61,390 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Explosives workers, ordnance handling experts and blasters place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or loosen rock.

  • Design blast patterns
  • Load drill holes
  • Set timing
  • Clear blast areas
  • Detonate charges

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