Core Drill Operator

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave & holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Jefferson City seeks a core drill operator to lead a drilling crew and collect material samples for subsurface investigations.

You will oversee setup, operate the power control center to control equipment, and maintain core handling and records across sites statewide. A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, five years of drilling experience, OSHA 10, and a medical exam are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, interstate status (EI or NI).
• Five years of exploration drilling experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification within 90 days.
• Medical-physical examination and work simulation completion.

Responsibilities

• Leads crews in drilling activities to obtain material samples and data for subsurface investigations.
• Directs the setup and dismantling of drilling locations.
• Operates power control center to manage mast movement, pipe/casing, rods, and drilling fluid pressure.
• Supervises removal, packing, and identification of cores; creates geological logging.
• Keeps inventory, equipment, and vehicle records up to date.

Skills

Drilling operations

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Geological logging

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Tools

Drilling equipment

Job description

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

The core drill operator operates a drill power control center and leads a drilling crew responsible for obtaining material samples and data for subsurface investigations. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What You'll Do

• Leads crews in drilling activities necessary to obtain material samples and data for subsurface investigations.
• Directs the selection, set up, and dismantling of drilling location.
• Operates power control center from drilling station to raise and lower mast, install pipe, casing, core barrels and drill rods, govern speed of rotation, bit penetration rate, and drilling fluid pressure.
• Supervises removal, packing, and identification of cores, and creates a geological logging of boring holes.
• Maintains inventory, equipment, and vehicle records.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).
• Five years of experience in exploration drilling.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires continuous, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort. Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Department of Natural Resources Certification for monitoring well installations.

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
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