Drill Rig Operator

Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Drill Rig Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Learn more about this agency Duties Help Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Conducting and assisting with all types of drilling (including instrumentation installations) that will satisfy investigation requirements for geologic and engineering studies. Most of the work includes, but is not limited to, gathering samples (soil, rock, concrete, etc.) for engineering structures or their foundations. Under the direction of higher graded Drill Rig Operator or supervisor, sets up and operates coring drill rigs (truck-mounted or skid) and associated equipment (mud pumps, compressors, trucks, power augers, high pressure jetting pump and regulator, etc). Perform field maintenance on equipment and tools for preventative maintenance schedules and safety requirements. Assists higher graded Drill Rig Operator with minor overhauling of all drill equipment. Operate a government-owned, leased, sedan or truck as an integral part of day-to-day performance of duties. Must be able to obtain and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's and Commercial Driver's License with the endorsements of air brake, tanker and trailer towing in excess of 10,000 lbs GVW. Direct and participate in the cleaning of foundation drains and other structural features using high-pressure water (up to 15,000 psi) cleaning methods. Conduct special tests associated with investigations including standard penetration, vane shear, Dutch cone, in-place density, and gravity and pressure pump-in water tests. When not performing the duties of a Drill Rig Operator, works in the drill shop maintaining and repairing equipment. Maintains an inventory of parts and supplies necessary for usual drilling operations and delivers those parts and supplies to field crews as needed. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the endorsements of air brake, tanker and trailer towing in excess of 10,000 lbs GVW, or a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to obtain Class A licensing and endorsements within 6 months of entry-on-duty. Must meet all CDL requirements such as the Department of Transportation physical exam, drug and alcohol testing requirements, and minimum age requirements. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment. Ability to handle objects weighing 40 to 75 pounds and occasionally as much as 100 pounds You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under Qualifications Qualifications Requirements Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/14/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions. Additional information Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Related Non-Federal experience or related experience as retired members of the uniformed services may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630). Physical Demands: Requires standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and lifting. Drill rigs contain controls that require considerable physical exertion to manipulate and consistently involves a high level of reflex action in responding to unpredictable drilling changes. Frequently handles objects weighing 40 to 75 pounds and occasionally as much as 100 pounds. Heavy or awkward items are handled using hoists and other weight handling equipment or with the aid of other employees. Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather, frequently in wet, muddy, and dirty conditions, exposed to poisonous plants, reptiles, and insects and noisy conditions. There is exposure to cuts and bruises in using tools and working around moving machinery, strains while breaking or adding joints to drill rods, slips and falls in wet weather, and the possibility of electric shock and bums. May be subject to considerable discomfort due to mud, water, grease, and from the wearing of protective devices or equipment. All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. Bureau of Reclamation