DRILL RIG OPERATOR HELPER Job in Billings, Montana US
DRILL RIG OPERATOR HELPER
Reclamation is a contemporary water management agency. Reclamation is best known for Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River and Folsom Dam on the American River. Today we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country and the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States. Visit: http://www.usbr.gov . View our DVD titled "Traditions, Talent, and Teamwork" at: http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hr/video / Position is being advertised concurrently under BR-GP-IESG-12-24, for current federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligibles, veterans and special hiring authority. If you are interested in applying under both announcement numbers, you must submit application packages for each. Reclamation is seeking a Drill Rig Operator Helper to assist with all facets of environmental, engineering, construction geology, and hydrology exploratory programs. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Would you enjoy ensuring the safe and efficient operation of Government facilities? Incumbent will perform a variety of duties of a non-technical nature in support of drilling and high-pressure drain cleaning activities in a field or warehouse environment around drill rigs. Here is a great opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential! LOCATION: Great Plains Regional Office, Infrastructure Engineering Services Group, Geology Services, Exploration, Billings, MT. For living conditions go to: http://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf Relocation expenses will not be paid by the Government. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Additional positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement. KEY REQUIREMENTS U.S. Citizenship or National. Travel up to 20 nights per month. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (See How to Apply). You must meet job elements specific to this position (See Qualifications). You MUST pass a pre-employment physical examination prior to hire. Subject to drug testing prior to and while on duty. MUST have and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). DUTIES: Back to top - Helps transport equipment and prepare drill sites and high-pressure water (10,000-15,000 psi) drain cleaning sites. Assists in setting up work site, setting water supply, stringing hose, and operating high pressure cleaning programs. - Operates jackhammers, chain saws, pumps, generators, hoists, winches, and other hand and power tools. Breaks (with pipe wrenches) and tails out or lays down drill rods, drill bits, core barrels, drill collars, casings, drive barrels, drive hammers, and auger flights. - Drives water truck pulling drill or equipment trailer behind. Loads water on water truck using a small pump. Loads and unloads all tools and materials necessary for drilling operations. - Under the direction of the Drill Rig Operator, performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and helps with repairs. - Retrieves, prepares, boxes, and properly labels all geologic samples for inspection and logging. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Applicants will be further evaluated on the following "Job Elements" through your resume and responses to the online questions. 1. Ability to do the work of a Drill Rig Operator Helper without more than normal supervision (Screen-out) 2. Technical practices 3. Reliability and dependability 4. Ability to handle weights and loads 5. Ability to follow directions in a shop 6. Dexterity and safety 7. Ability to work as a member of a team 8. Operation of motor vehicles SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires a current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the endorsement of air brake, tanker and trailer towing in excess of 10,000 lbs GVW. Failure to provide proof of this license with your application will make you ineligible. You must meet all qualification requirements and any selective placement factors by the closing date of this announcement.
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