Well Driller (0207)

Opportunities; Brooksville (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating)

Generous vacation/sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Medical and dental insurance (District

Vision insurance

Deferred compensation

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Health savings account

Job summary

The Southwest Florida Water Management District in Brooksville, FL is recruiting for a Well Driller Assistant/Well Driller, a field-based role requiring physical labor and a CDL within one year. You’ll operate drilling rigs, collect hydrogeologic data, and support well construction while adhering to district safety and regulatory standards.

The position typically runs 40 hours per week with potential overtime and extensive travel within the district.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree.
• Ability to obtain a valid Class A CDL within one year of hire.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CME-85 and UDR-200 drilling rigs as assigned.
• Assist drillers in collecting lithologic, hydraulic, and water quality data.
• Monitor well construction and oversee contractors per District rules.
• Maintain records of equipment, supplies and vendor accounts.
• Transport drill rods, pumps, and related materials to worksites.

Skills

CDL within 1 year

Valid driver’s license

Well data collection

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree

Vocational degree or equivalent

State of Florida Water Well Contractors License

Tools

CME-85 drilling rigs

UDR-200 wireline rigs

Job description

2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604, USA

Description

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water —with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join ourData Collection Bureau

Support the District's Geohydrologic Data Section (GEO) by assisting in the operation of core drilling rigs and associated equipment used to collect hydrogeologic data and construct monitor wells for the Regional Observation and Monitor-well Program (ROMP) and other hydrogeologic investigation projects.This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance.Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes

• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Compensation:

Thestartinghourly wages are included for theMaintenance & Trades Well Drillerprofile which reflects the minimum to 50% of the respective pay grades. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Assists staff with operating District-owned CME-85 and UDR-200 wireline core drilling rigs
• Assists well drillers in the operation of drill rigs and other equipment to collect lithologic, hydraulic, and water quality data.
• Assists with monitoring well construction and well contractor oversight in accordance with District rules (as needed).
• Mixes drilling fluid components and grout materials following established procedures.
• Performs calculations involved in cementing well casings and boreholes.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment, supplies, and vendor accounts.
• Drives and operates ancillary equipment
• Drives support trucks, crane truck, drill rigs, and tows trailers.
• Transports drill rods, well casing, and other equipment and materials.
• Operates backhoes, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and all-terrain vehicles (ATV).
• Operates pumps, chainsaws, and power tools.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies used for drilling, well construction, and aquifer performance testing (APT).
• Well Repairs, Abandonments, and Aquifer Performance Testing (APT)
• Inspects and repairs wells that have been damaged or require maintenance.
• Assists with plugging and abandoning wells (as needed).
• Installs large turbine and submersible pumps, discharge pipe, flow meters, and associated equipment for APT's.
• Performs routine maintenance on pumps and other equipment used for APT’s.

Working Conditions

Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Heavy work, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, repetitive motion.

Working Environmental Conditions: Outside, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, hazards, insects, driving.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Well Driller

Well Driller Assistant 1

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree
• Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire
• Valid driver’s license

Well Driller Assistant 2

• High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree
• Three (3) years of general construction-related work experience
• Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire
• Valid driver’s license

Well Driller 3

• Vocational degree (Equivalent combination of experience and education is accepted)
• Five (5) years of well construction-related work experience, including the operation of drill rigs
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred CredentialsforWell Driller Assistant

• Introductory knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532)

Preferred CredentialsforWell Driller

• Experience in technical field work involving the collection of hydrogeological and/or hydrologic data
• Working knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532)
• State of Florida Water Well Contractors License

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resumewill not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation, if selected, are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

This position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 10-hour days, Monday to Thursday, out of the Brooksville, FL office. This position is eligible for overtime if working more than 40 hours a week, including Fridays and weekends.

This position is a safety sensitive position. As such, the employee will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Travel Required

Yes.Extensive travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.

Accepting applications until October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.

#WorkForOurWater

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone [phone] or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email [e-mail] .If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA .

The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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