Drill Rig Operator TR2 (Region 4)

State of New York•Rochester, NY

35d•$42,641 - $61,548

About The Position

As a Drill Rig Operator Trainee, (under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator), obtains soil, rock, and pavement core samples; records sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progresses borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in-casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measures drill tools and measures and records depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepares field drill log and maintains productivity and equipment records; drives drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and sets up drilling equipment; manually drills hand auger holes, probes, and test pits; operates bulldozer, pumps, and grout mixers; sets up maintenance and traffic protection; performs traffic flagging; performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all drilling equipment; trains laborers and supervises drill crew in the absence of the Drill Rig Operator. As a Drill Rig Operator (DRO), the incumbent may: supervise a State drill crew; obtain soil and rock samples for engineering purposes; select the drilling method suitable for the geologic conditions encountered during borehole progression; install geotechnical instrumentation devices, such as slope indicators and open well piezometers; assemble a floating barge when drilling over water, including anchoring and stabilizing, to provide a safe working platform; read engineering plans to identify boring locations; coordinate utility clearance for boreholes in accordance with Industrial Code 53; prepare vehicle reports; maintain detailed field logs for each boring; and train Drill Rig Operator Trainees and laborers. During the winter, DRO's and DRO Trainees may be assigned to assist for snow and ice response (operates heavy dump trucks with plow, wing, and spreader attachments to simultaneously plow snow and control ice). The position may require frequent and independent statewide travel from a Region 4 (Rochester, NY) base. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Requirements

Candidate must possess a valid New York State Class D driver's license and be able to pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating the ability to perform physical labor prior to permanent appointment.
Candidate must acquire a New York State Class B commercial driver's license permit by six months into the traineeship.
Candidate must have one year of experience working as a driller's helper in an organization that does geotechnical drilling
Possess a valid New York State Class B commercial driver's license without air-brake restriction
Must pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating ability to perform physical labor and, within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control, and drill tool identification.
Candidate must acquire a New York State Class A commercial driver's license by six months into the traineeship.
Candidate must have two years of experience assisting in the operation of drilling equipment used for acquiring samples of rock, soil, and pavement, and measuring ground water as part of subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering purposes
Possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license without airbrake restriction
Must pass a medical examination demonstrating ability to perform heavy physical labor
Within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator drilling and safety skills, know visual soil identification, and complete introduction to instrumentation
Within six months of hire, must complete 40-hour Hazwoper training to identify and deal with hazardous material.

Responsibilities

Obtains soil, rock, and pavement core samples
Records sample blow counts during progression of the borehole
Progresses borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in-casing, driven casing, or rock coring
Measures drill tools and measures and records depth to water and thickness of geological strata
Prepares field drill log and maintains productivity and equipment records
Drives drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and sets up drilling equipment
Manually drills hand auger holes, probes, and test pits
Operates bulldozer, pumps, and grout mixers
Sets up maintenance and traffic protection
Performs traffic flagging
Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all drilling equipment
Trains laborers and supervises drill crew in the absence of the Drill Rig Operator
Supervise a State drill crew
Obtain soil and rock samples for engineering purposes
Select the drilling method suitable for the geologic conditions encountered during borehole progression
Install geotechnical instrumentation devices, such as slope indicators and open well piezometers
Assemble a floating barge when drilling over water, including anchoring and stabilizing, to provide a safe working platform
Read engineering plans to identify boring locations
Coordinate utility clearance for boreholes in accordance with Industrial Code 53
Prepare vehicle reports
Maintain detailed field logs for each boring
Train Drill Rig Operator Trainees and laborers
Assist for snow and ice response (operates heavy dump trucks with plow, wing, and spreader attachments to simultaneously plow snow and control ice)