Lead Core Drill Operator – Subsurface Exploration

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

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.