What General Information Do I Need to Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months/years with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary: WG-08: $30.54 (Rate 01) to $35.63 (Rate 05); NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, applicants resume must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job-related task statements in this announcement. To qualify for this position applicants must meet the identified screen-out element below. Screen-Out Element: Without more than normal supervision, applicants must be able to perform Drill Rig Operator task/duties. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.
As a Drill Rig Operator within the Research Drilling Program, some of your specific duties will include: Directs and assists in setting up rig and drilling holes. Utilizing various Drilling methods including direct and reverse mud and air rotary, downhole air hammer, auger, continuous wireline core and any other method deemed necessary Serves as floor hand in an apprentice role and aids the lead driller in all aspects of drilling and construction Uses all types of drill bits including drag, tri-cone, PDC, carbide and diamond impregnated bits to construct boreholes. Drills in both a variety of geographic locations and geologic conditions. Obtains geologic cores from holes using a variety of different core barrels under difficult geologic conditions. Additional Requirements of the Job: Must operate a government vehicle as an incidental driver. Work days are typically 12 hour shifts in strenuous conditions and extreme weather. Lifting objects up to 100 lbs will be required. Climbing and working at heights 30' to 40' feet above ground will be required. Physical Effort: Drill rig operation work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling, lifting, and working long shifts. Workdays are typically 12 hours per day and sometimes more. 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. Frequently handles objects weighing 40 to 70 pounds and occasionally, tools, samples, and equipment that are heavier. Working Conditions: Works in all kinds of weather, frequently in wet, muddy, and dirty conditions; exposed to poison growth, reptiles, insects, and under noisy conditions. 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 or burns.