Drill Operator Technician

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • $30 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Drill Operator Technician. This position serves as a subsurface exploration technician and conducts a variety of on-site exploration and sampling operations. Duties include operating specialized drilling equipment, Cone Penetration Test equipment, gathering and preparing soil & rock samples and maintaining and repairing drill machinery, equipment, tools, and vehicles. This position reports to the Subsurface exploration Crew Leader and ultimately to the Field Investigation Unit Supervisor and does not directly supervise other agency personnel. This position is part of the Field Investigation Unit career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position frequently travels across the State of Montana.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Commercial Driver's License (Type A or B) within the first year of employment (Class A with air brake and tanker endorsement ultimately required)
• Knowledge of specialized geotechnical subsurface exploration operations, CPT operations, equipment, and tools
• Knowledge of techniques of sample collection and preservation
• Knowledge of boring layout
• Knowledge of Federal State, and Department exploration policies and procedures
• Knowledge of light duty mechanical repair and/or fabrication and welding procedures
• Skill in specialized and general maintenance techniques and processes and diagnostic analysis
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of subsurface exploration and sampling
• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing safety and techniques of drilling and sampling soil and water known to be contaminated with hazardous materials
• Knowledge of MUTCD traffic control flagging procedures and possession of a Flagger certificate
• Skill in the safe and effective operation of heavy and hazardous machinery, tools, and vehicles
• Skill in operating, maintaining, and repairing specialized exploration and sampling equipment and tools, vehicles, and various support equipment and hand tools, equipment maintenance and repair, and light duty welding and fabrication
• Ability to work effectively with a team of drillers and in potentially hazardous environments and inclement weather
• Ability to monitor field operation equipment needs and recommend equipment and supply purchases
• Valid driver's record

Nice To Haves

• Six months of Geotechnical subsurface exploration experience (for Drill Operator Tech II)
• Two years of total progressive Geotechnical subsurface exploration experience in Hollow Stem Auger drilling, Odex Drilling or Downhole hammer experience, Casing Advancing or Mud Rotary and Rock coring (for Drill Operator Tech III)
• One year of MDT subsurface exploration experience and passage of the field elements test (for Drill Operator Tech III)

Responsibilities

• Operating specialized drilling equipment
• Operating Cone Penetration Test equipment
• Gathering and preparing soil & rock samples
• Maintaining and repairing drill machinery, equipment, tools, and vehicles

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED