Virginia Department of Transportation · 5 days ago
03442 - Eng Tech Sr Drill Crew
Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelVirginia Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Engineering Technician for their drill crew. The role involves gathering geotechnical and geophysical data through mechanical drilling, overseeing drilling operations, and providing technical support for engineering projects.
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Responsibilities
Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations
Locate job sites, interpret plans, establish boring locations, and conduct preliminary site surveys
Perform soil survey, pavement, bridge and minor structure investigations
Coordinate with utilities, utility locators and landowners to obtain necessary approvals before drilling operations begin
Perform soil drilling and core sampling of pavement and rock and describe subsurface conditions and materials encountered
Collect, log, and store samples for transport to the laboratory for testing
Maintain drilling log and accurately describe soil and rock in accordance with USCS and AASHTO classification systems
Document information regarding site for geotechnical engineering staff
Instruct and perform hands-on training of other geotechnical staff in the use of equipment, site analysis, and safety
Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas
Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments
Transport, set up and operate drills and supplemental equipment used to collect samples and geological information
Install and remove rods, augers, casing and sampling equipment to recover samples of soil and bedrock
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
Maintain supplies and inventory of equipment
Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors
Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards
Document, enter and complete required field data such as boring logs, sample data and groundwater levels
Maintain accurate records of time expended by consultant drillers and check subconsultant invoices for accuracy
Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders , schedules or records
Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training
Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas
Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area
Provide support to field personnel
Provide guidance related to VDOT policy and standards
Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables
Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor
Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment
Assist drilling supervisor in training new technicians and, or overseeing contract drilling crews in the areas of drilling, field-testing, soil and rock descriptions, field logging, rudimentary survey techniques and the completion of appropriate forms
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain thereafter. Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment
Ability to obtain and maintain required materials certifications, flagger certification, traffic control technician, and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification within 12 months of employment
Ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Ability to record field data, prepare reports, and perform mathematical computations
Knowledge of geology, regional geological formations, soils, bedrock, materials properties, materials testing, sampling and VDOT specifications
Safety shoes required
Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical drilling equipment
Skill in the use of computers and software applications
Skill in the use of geotechnical drilling equipment and associated tools and accessories
Valid driver's license
Preferred
A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering Technology or related field desired
Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator Certification
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course
Experience identifying soil and rock in accordance with recognized classification systems
Experience operating and maintaining mechanical drilling equipment
Possession of Commercial Driver' License (CDL)
Possession of required materials certifications, flagger certification, traffic control technician certification and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Benefits
Safety shoes required.
Basic Tree Cutting & Chainsaw Operator Certification.
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
Company
Virginia Department of Transportation
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1875
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1.9MKey Investors
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2022-02-16Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Laura Farmer
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