Drill Rig Operator

Job summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as journeyman or intermediate level drill rig operator. Serves as driller on jobs of lesser complexity. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade.

Major duties

Assists the drill rig operator in performing duties common to core drill operations in tasks such as maintenance, transportation, setting up and maintaining dill equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and operations to support the performance of a core drill rig by setting up and taking down the drill equipment. Operate and guide drill rig during both routine and complex projects using appropriate commands, hand signals and instructions. Aid in the transportation of materials, supplies and equipment from inaccessible areas to the designated drill site. Provide support with the set-up and erection of scaffolding as needed for soft or wet terrain sites to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Qualification

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications: (Screen Out Elements): WG-05 Drill Rig Operator Helper: Ability to do the work of a(n) drill rig operator and simple drilling techniques under supervision. Ability to repair, operate, maintain, and perform routine repairs of a wide variety of equipment. Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. Provide safe assistance to field operations, follow directions to prepare site prior, and load proper equipment and materials for assignments. Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain small equipment and engines. Drive a manual transmission vehicle. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Reliability And Dependability (Screen-out Element) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) WG-08 Drill Rig Operator: Ability to do difficult and complex tasks and provide advanced assistance in operating various drill rigs, utilizing a wide range of sophisticated drilling techniques ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to operate power auger drill rigs designed for shallow-depth drilling to explore various geologic areas. Prepare for drilling jobs by aligning the rig and installing proper bits and devices. Operating control levers of a drill rig under normal drilling conditions. Drill in various types of formations, such as clay, sand, or silt. Perform field maintenance of drill rig equipment such as the drive shaft, cylindrical buckets, related bits, pumps, and motors. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Provide Production Support Services Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical effort: Work is performed outdoors and requires good physical strength and stamina, use of both hands and feet to operate machinery, good pulmonary function to allow the use of a level C respirator, good balance and coordination, good manual dexterity for assembling & disassembling drill pipe and working with hand tools, and tolerance of heat and cold. Effort requires standing for long periods, climbing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting in the accomplishment of work assignments. Quick reactions are necessary to respond to changes in soil conditions and equipment behavior. Is required to lift objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds and handle objects in excess of 100lbs. Hoisting devices and/or assistance is available when moving larger objects. Working Conditions: The drill rig operator assignments will be outside in the elements over the full range of weather conditions, and a full range of terrains. This work is at various locations away from the duty station requiring temporary relocation. Exposure to injury is from the use of heavy equipment, heavy lifting and carrying, cuts from various objects in the work environment, and other situations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.