Drill Rig Operator.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Drill Rig Operator Helper to assist in operating power auger and direct-push drill rigs for standard penetration testing, sampling, and obtaining undisturbed soil and groundwater samples.

You will receive training from the senior drill operator, substituting for the operator during routine runs and short absences, performing field repairs, refueling, and preventive maintenance as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with field drilling operations and ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate power auger and direct-push drill rigs for standard penetration tests, auguring, sampling, and obtaining undisturbed soil and groundwater samples.
• Receive training from the senior drill operator and substitute for routine runs during absences.
• Perform field repairs on drilling equipment, refuel, and conduct preventive maintenance as required.
• Assist in drilling operations by connecting/disconnecting drill pipe and bits, handling dogging devices, hoisting pins or hooks, and using wrenches.
• Load and unload supplies and equipment, advising operator on supply needs and equipment condition.

Job description

• Operates power auger and direct-push drill rigs conducting standard penetration test, auguring, fishtailing, direct-push testing and sampling, and obtaining undisturbed soil and groundwater samples.
• Receives training from the senior drill operator in the actual operation of rock core drilling equipment, substituting for the operator during routine runs and replacing him during short absences.
• Makes or assists in the making of field repairs to core drilling equipment, pumps, drilling tools, motors, etc. Refuels equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Assists in the operation of the drill rig by connecting and disconnecting drill pipe and bits as boring is advanced, handling dogging devices, hoisting pins or hooks, and wrenches as necessary.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment, assisting and advising operator of supply needs and equipment condition.

Duties

• Operates power auger and direct-push drill rigs conducting standard penetration test, auguring, fishtailing, direct-push testing and sampling, and obtaining undisturbed soil and groundwater samples.
• Receives training from the senior drill operator in the actual operation of rock core drilling equipment, substituting for the operator during routine runs and replacing him during short absences.
• Makes or assists in the making of field repairs to core drilling equipment, pumps, drilling tools, motors, etc. Refuels equipment and performs preventive maintenance as required.
• Assists in the operation of the drill rig by connecting and disconnecting drill pipe and bits as boring is advanced, handling dogging devices, hoisting pins or hooks, and wrenches as necessary.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment, assisting and advising operator of supply needs and equipment condition.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218.
• Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing.
• Required to participate in the districts HTRW program and will be included in the Annual Medical Surveillance Program.
• Must participate in the Annual Respirator Usage Fit Test.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 90%.
• Obtain and maintain Government Credit Card.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

The position being filled at the WG-05 grade level has a non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade of WG-08. Non-competitive promotion to the target level may be effected provided the incumbent is sufficiently experienced; meets all necessary qualification requirements for promotion to the target job; and is performing the full scope of the major duties and is functioning under the supervisory controls stated in the target job description.

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.

Reliability and Dependability: (Screen Out Element WG-05): Ability to do the work of a Drill Rig Operator Helper without more than normal supervision. Have demonstrated dependability in situations (e.g., work, school and/or military service) pertinent to the tasks of a Dam Equipment Mechanic Helper. Have been a dependable worker in the private sector, military service or a student with regular attendance during the past five years. Have demonstrated continuous reliability by reporting to work daily on time, on schedule and ready, and able to work. Have completed work assignments within the specified suspense period. Resume reflects current or past experience performing these tasks - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element WG-08): Ability to do the work of a(n) Drill Rig Operator without more than normal supervision, as it relates to drilling and subsurface exploration. I am able to successfully accomplish the following tasks under normal supervision: advancement of borings into soil and/or rock at depths up to 50 feet, installing groundwater wells up to 4 inches in diameter, collecting split-spoon, undisturbed, and rock core samples, perform routine maintenance on drill rigs in order to repair components such as hoses, pumps, and motors - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Selective Placement Factor:

This position has a requirement to possess and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver License. (Must be included in the application package or you will be disqualified.)

• Physical Effort - Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Machinery control work is done in close proximity to rotating drill shaft or tool hammering operations, requiring quick reflex action to respond to drilling problems. Frequently handles objects weighing 20 to 60 pounds and occasionally, tools, samples, and equipment weighing over 60 pounds. Work requires lifting heavy loads regularly and often, sometimes with rapid repetitiveness, throughout the workday, which is from 8-12 hours.
• Working Conditions - Works outside in all kinds of weather and temperature extremes on uneven surfaces, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects, and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strains and danger of falling while working from river barges. Must be able to perform duties while wearing a respirator.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.