Drill Rig Operator Leader

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Drill Rig Operator Leader to supervise and perform drilling operations under a work leader. The role requires preparing equipment, loading supplies, and ensuring safety procedures; work is outdoors in various weather conditions and near moving machinery.

Applicants should demonstrate ability to interpret instructions, lead crew tasks, and operate heavy hydraulic rigs safely, with reliability and attention to detail in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation).
• Ability to Lead or Supervise.
• Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles).
• Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator.
• Ability to do the work of a Drill Rig Operator Leader without more than normal supervision.

Skills

Drill Rig Operator

Instruction interpretation

Leadership

Safety operations

Reliability

Tools

Drill rigs

High-pressure compressors

Hydraulic equipment

Job description

About the Position:

Works under the supervision of a Supervisory Civil Engineering Technician who issues instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines and relies upon the incumbent to assure that work assignments are carried out by other members of the group.

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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce 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). 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 an Drill Rig Operator Leader without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common use of mechanical and/or hydraulic rotary drill rigs and high-pressure compressors. I can 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. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

• Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator

Physical Effort:

Requires standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting. Handles large diameter bits 6 to 12 inches core barrels up to 7 5/8 inches in diameter, and uses 20-footlengths of drill rods. Uses heavy chain tongs to make up tool strings, add and remove drive barrels,lift and screw and unscrew 5-foot lengths of drive pipe weighing 40 to 100 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Works outside in all kinds of weather, frequently in wet, icy, muddy and dirty conditions. Is exposed to poison growth, reptiles and constant noisy conditions. Is also exposed to cuts and bruises in using tools and working near moving machinery, strains while using heavy tools and equipment,slips and falls in wet or icy weather and from hoisting equipment, and the possibility of electric shock and burns. Danger of drowning exists when working over water. Is subject to considerable discomfort due to mud, water and grease and while wearing HTRW protective gear such as Tyveksuit and respirator subjecting the employee to less mobility and greater heat stress conditions.