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U.S. Department of Defense

Drill Rig Operator

U.S. Department of Defense, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31441

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Overview

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position:

Principal operator on core drill party on assignments to subsurface investigation projects throughout the United States. Responsibilities

Operate auger, sonic, mud rotary and direct-push drill rigs for the purpose of collecting soil, rock, and groundwater samples and to install instrumentation. Operate various types of soil testing and sampling equipment including augers, drive samplers, direct-push samplers, piston samplers, denison-type samplers, CPT tools, and related direct-push tools. Interpret drilling instructions to assure that the primary purpose of the mission is executed successfully. Prepare for drilling jobs by selecting proper bits and devices to effect the most efficient borehole. Trains helpers in the operation of the equipment, demonstrating proper methods and procedures and observing and supervising periods of actual operation by each helper. Qualifications

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Required to participate and pass the Districts, Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) Program and will be included in the Annual Medical Surveillance Program. Annual Respirator usage Fitness Test. This position has been designated as meeting the criteria for random drug testing under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program. Required to sign a DA Form 7412.

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