Drill Rig Operator

Summary

About the Position: Acts as principal operator on core drill party on assignments to subsurface investigation projects throughout the United States. Position is being filled at the WG-08 target WG-11 level. Duties described reflect the full performance WG-11 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.

Duties

• •Determines when different formations are encountered from reaction of drilling equipment, such as resistance to penetration, sound of motors, etc. Installs and operates drilling equipment.
• •Makes field reconnaissance of work site and nearby area. Assists Drill crew leader man in the layout of borings, if required, making note of access routes, sources of drilling water, and other physical features.
• •In the accomplishment of the above duties the employee exercises supervision over two or more drill rig operators, WG-8, or drill rig operator helpers, WG-5.
• •Special methods and test procedures are often required to obtain subsurface data.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Drill Rig Operator without more than normal supervision. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to: Perform common use of a core drill rig AND load supplies and equipment prior to commencing a drilling project assignment, making certain that all necessary items are loaded and are in proper working order before traveling to the job site, and assure that loads are secured safely. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator Physical Efforts: Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Considerable physical exertion is required due to the large size of the drill rigs and the difficulty in manipulating the controls. A high level of reflex action is required in responding to unpredictable formation changes, overburden conditions, and core recovery problems. Frequently handles objects weighing 40 to75 pounds and occasionally as much as 150 pounds. Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects, and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strain and danger of falling while working.