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Responsibilities Safely operates all vehicles necessary for the accomplishment of any drilling assignment in both on‑road and off‑road situations. Occasionally operates specialty equipment such as a forklift or tractor‑mounted backhoe in day‑to‑day activities. Assists with or installs and learns the function of subsurface instruments such as piezometers, monitoring wells, inclinometers, survey control points, soil vapor extraction wells, groundwater extraction wells, drains, and relief wells. Assists with or conducts drilling operations in a variety of climatic conditions (i.e. very hot, very cold, wet, etc.). Identifies safety‑related deficiencies and brings these deficiencies to the attention of the appropriate personnel. Assists with or conducts standard penetration testing (SPT) and Shelby tube sampling in accordance with the appropriate ASTM's and USACE guidance. Develops an understanding of controlling drilling parameters such as bit pressure, rotational speed, and rate of penetration in order to maintain borehole stability during drilling. Qualifications Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials, that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Elements) WG-05: You must have the reliability and dependability to perform the most difficult and complex assistance of heavy equipment operation. I am skilled in simple drilling techniques under supervision. I have assisted as a helper in using drilling equipment. I have the ability to repair, operate, maintain, and perform routine repairs of a wide variety of equipment. I have spent time working outside in a variety of weather conditions. I can provide safe assistance to field operations, follow directions to prepare site prior, and load proper equipment and materials for assignments. I can troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain small equipment and engines. WG-08: Ability to do the work of a(n) Drill Rig Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex assistance in operating a variety of drill rigs and employing complex drilling techniques. Develops an understanding of controlling drilling parameters such as bit pressure, rotational speed, and rate of penetration in order to maintain borehole stability during drilling. Develops abilities to formulate and adjust the properties of drilling fluids with a variety of additives to promote borehole stability as well as learns to recognize, understand, and control hydrostatic and hydrodynamic aquifer conditions. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Physical Effort Drill rig operation work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling, and lifting. Machinery control work is done in close proximity to rotating drill shaft or tool hammering operations, requiring quick reflex action to respond to drilling problems. Grade 8 drill rig operators frequently handle objects weighing 9 to 27 kilograms (20 to 60 pounds) and, occasionally, tools, samples, and equipment weighing over 27 kilograms (60 pounds). Working Conditions Drill rig operators work outside in all kinds of weather, frequently in wet, muddy, and dirty conditions, exposed to poison growth, reptiles, and insects, and under noisy conditions. They are exposed to cuts and bruises in using tools and working around moving machinery, strains while breaking or adding joints to drive shaft, slips and falls in wet weather, and the possibility of electric shock and burns. Some operators are subject to considerable discomfort due to mud, water, grease, and from the wearing of protective devices or equipment. Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's license (CDL). This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 90% of the time. This position requires the completion of a pre‑employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing position under the Department of Army Drug‑Free Workplace Program as supplemented by USACE ER 690-1-1218. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety‑Sensitive Under the DOT, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Army Corps of Engineers

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