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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Drill Rig Operator Helper

Savannah, Georgia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.80/hr - $31.89/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Drill Rig Operator Helper to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The role involves assisting in subsurface investigation projects throughout the United States, primarily as a principal operator on core drill parties.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Set up portable pumps and lay hose lines

Assist in mixing drilling mud as required

Assist in operation of drill rig by connecting and disconnecting drill pipe and bits as boring is advanced, handling, devices and wrenches as necessary

Drive assigned vehicles to transport supplies and equipment

Help with removal of soil and rock samples

Qualification

Drilling techniquesHeavy equipment operationDependabilityReliability

Required

Class A Commercial Driver's License must be obtained for WG-05 and is required to be maintained for WG-08

Required to participate and pass the Districts, Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Program and will be included in the Annual Medical Surveillance Program

Annual Respirator usage Fitness Test

This position has been designated as meeting the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. This position requires drug and alcohol testing

Must obtain and maintain a Government Credit Card

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

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 affected 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

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): WG-05 (Drill Rig Operator Helper): You must have the reliability and dependability to do the work of a Drill Rig Operator Helper, WG-5729-05, performing common tasks assisting heavy equipment operators including working outside in a variety of weather conditions. Perform routine maintenance on small equipment. Working under close 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

Physical Effort - Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling, and lifting heavy objects regularly and often, sometimes with rapid repetitiveness throughout the workday. Objects may sometimes weigh in excess of 45 pounds. Required to participate in the District's HTRW Program and will be included in the Annual Medical Surveillance Program

Working Conditions - Works outside in all kinds of weather, 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. Required to wear personal protection equipment to include a respirator and must be able to perform job requirements in the equipment. Required to participate in the annual respirator usage fit-test

WG-08 (Drill Rig Operator): You must have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex drilling techniques operating a variety of drill rigs for subsurface orientation, drilling reverse circulations wells, drilling calyx holes, installing geologic instruments at different points in the ole, or grouting pressure zone. I am skilled in advancing borings into soil and/or rock at depths greater than 100 feet, installing groundwater wells that are 8 inches or greater in diameter, collecting split-spoon, undisturbed, and rock core samples in accordance with published regulations, operating direct-push equipment to collect soil samples, groundwater samples, and install monitoring wells at Hazardous Toxic Radioactive Waste sites, perform routine maintenance on drill rigs in order to repair critical components such as drive shafts, clutches, hoses, related bits, pumps, and motors. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Failure to meet this Screen-out Element will result in an ineligible rating

Selective Placement Factor WG-8: 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