Drilling Assistant (Pipe/Mech Trades I-Geotech) - Aurora

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

CDOT is seeking a motivated and dependable individual to join our team as Drilling Assistant, part of the Materials and Geotechnical Branch, Soils and Geotechnical Program Drill Crew. In this role, you will help operate and maintain geotechnical drilling equipment and support field operations that are essential to the design and construction of transportation projects across Colorado. You’ll work closely with experienced drillers and geotechnical engineers to collect data, prepare sites and ensure safe and efficient operations. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and building a solid career path, this is a great opportunity to get started!

Requirements

Two (2) years of relevant experience assisting on engineering or construction projects.
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program in: Automotive and diesel equipment mechanics or heavy equipment mechanics OR coursework from an accredited college, university or non-correspondence school in environmental, geological or engineering sciences may be substituted for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis.
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
A current valid CDL A w/ tanker endorsement must be obtained within one year of appointment to the position.
May be required to pass a controlled substance test (i.e., drug test), and DOT physical through our medical provider.

Nice To Haves

Experience with operating or working around geological/geotechnical exploration drilling equipment.
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
Experience with operating or working around geotechnical or geological exploration drilling equipment.
Possesses a Colorado CDL Class A with Tanker endorsement
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
Has a strong commitment to working safely
Has a desire to learn
Wants to work outdoors
Likes physically demanding work
Takes pride in a job well done
Adapts efficiently to changing conditions and priorities
Works effectively in a team environment and looks out for team members
Communicates effectively, especially in safety-critical situations
Has a strong commitment to providing good customer service
Likes to solve problems and figure out better ways to do things
Has experience maintaining and fixing mechanical equipment
Has experience using hand tools
Has basic computer skills and can learn new software/equipment

Responsibilities

Assists and supports the technicians in operating heavy and light equipment (such as Central Mine Equipment, Acker, and others) to conduct field investigations for foundation, settlement, slope stability, research, and environmental projects such as bridges, retaining walls, landslides, ground water mitigation, drainage, seepage problems and pollution.
Follows required safety and operational procedures for drill rigs to collect core samples, standard penetration test samples, Shelby tube samples, continuous dry core samples, penetrometer testing, and any required task as assigned to aid in the geotechnical, geological, and environmental investigations.
Learns the different types of substrates (e.g., soil, sand) that are encountered so can accurately communicate with Geotech Engineer during drilling operations.
Assists with preparing needed field equipment using established checklists and assists with reestablishing preconstruction conditions or secure site such as filling boreholes, patching pavement, patching bridge decks, and setting flush mounts.
Assists the technicians with the installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation and learning to record and compare results with established standards or specifications ensuring proper instrument installation.
Assists the technicians or geotechnical engineers with monitoring water levels of proposed wetlands sites, compiling data, and tracking reports.
Learns to procure and load the correct quantity and type of supplies needed to properly conduct the drilling operation as determined by the technician.
Maintains current knowledge of and abides by all safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and wears all required personal protective equipment.
Maintains technical knowledge of safety procedures and guidance materials, including Safety Manual and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
Assists the drill crew with the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, stocking, and overall shop safety.
Other duties as assigned.