This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a general Drill Rig Operator Helper given direction by the supervisor and immediate direction by the Lead Drill Rig Operator. Work products will be assessed for safety, completeness, and timeliness.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications: (Screen Out Elements) WG-05: I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex operations, preforming drill rigs and attendant tools in order to set up drilling equipment, to include preforming preventative maintenance on various equipment. I have an ability to operate hand and power tools, including a chain saw. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. Physical Effort: Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling, and lifting heavy objects regularly and often, sometimes with rapid repetitiveness throughout the workday. Objects may sometimes weigh in excess of 94 pounds. Required to participate in the District's HTRW Program and will be included in the Annual Medical Surveillance Program. Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strains and danger of falling while working from barges. Required to wear personnel protection equipment to include hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and occasionally a respirator and other personal protection equipment. Must be able to perform job requirements in the equipment. Required to participate in the annual respirator usage fit-test.
Set up portable pumps and lays hose lines.
Help with construction of temporary small bridges and drilling platforms.
Assists in operation of drill rig by connecting and disconnecting drill pipe and bits as boring is advanced, handling "dogging" devices and wrenches as necessary.
Assists in mixing drilling mud as required.
Drives assigned vehicles to transport supplies and equipment.
Help with removal of soil and rock samples.