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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

DRILL RIG OPERATOR HELPER

Mobile, Alabama, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22.37/hr - $26.10/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Drill Rig Operator Helper to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The role involves assisting in the operation of drill rigs, setting up equipment, and ensuring safety and efficiency in drilling operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Drill Rig OperationPreventative MaintenanceHandPower ToolsPhysical StaminaSafety AwarenessTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Ability to perform the most difficult and complex operations, performing drill rigs and attendant tools in order to set up drilling equipment, including performing preventative maintenance on various equipment

Ability to operate hand and power tools, including a chain saw

Considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence

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

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 personal 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

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

Temporary duty travel required approximately 95% of the time

Drug testing may be required

Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

One year trial/probationary period may be required

Direct Deposit of Pay is required