Core Drill Supervisor

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Core Drill Supervisor to oversee statewide field drilling operations and lead drilling crews in Jefferson City, MO. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and quality control, with responsibilities including site prep, traffic control, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have seven years of exploration drilling experience, a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, and OSHA 10-Hour certification, along with related certifications.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED and state certification for monitoring well installations.
• CDL Class A with tanker endorsement and interstate status required.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees field drilling operations and statewide crews; ensures safety and compliance.
• Provides technical guidance and quality checks; manages site preparation and traffic control.
• Maintains records and inventories; coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Drilling operations

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Vehicle maintenance

CDL Class A

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DOE Monitoring Well Installations Certification

Tools

Field 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 supervisor oversees multiple statewide crews responsible for field drilling activities necessary to obtain material samples and data for subsurface investigations. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

• Supervises and trains drilling personnel in proper utilization of equipment and safety procedures; manages all field drilling operations; and conducts performance management responsibilities.
• Provides technical assistance and checks quality of work performed; directs work site preparation, including traffic control and signing; and enforces safety policies.
• Maintains required records and prepares reports; and maintains inventory of tools and equipment.
• Contacts service representatives for any necessary equipment repairs; and assigns routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• May perform drilling duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Department of Natural Resources Certification for Monitoring Well Installations
• 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]).
• Seven 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 regular, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

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. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be foundHERE.

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. CLICK HEREto view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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