Drill Operator Technician (Entry Level)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Drill Operator Technician in Helena . 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 a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Lauren Grayson at [email protected]

Requirements

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• This is the entry level position and does not require any Geotechnical subsurface exploration experience.
• During the first year of employment attainment of a Commercial Driver's License (Type A or B) is in accordance with the career ladder for these positions and Class B can be an initial step in the process, however, the Class A with tanker endorsement ultimately will be required to be maintained during employment.
• Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
• Knowledge of specialized geotechnical subsurface exploration operations, CPT operations, equipment, and tools; techniques of sample collection and preservation; boring layout; and 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; 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.
• Driver’s record will be verified.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• Requires a negative pre-employment drug screen.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

• operating specialized drilling equipment
• 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)
• Employees in this position receive 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees