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Drill Rig Operator (WG-5729-08) or Drill Rig Helper (WG-5729-05) (43968)

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  • Position Title:
    • Drill Rig Operation or Helper
  • Pay Plan:
    • WG
  • Occupational Series:
    • 5729 - Drill Rig Operating (5729)
  • Grade:
    • 05
    • 08
  • Hourly vs Salary:
    • Hourly
  • Job Posting Open Date:
    • 10/18/2024
  • Job Posting Close Date:
    • 11/28/2025
  • Announcement Type:
    • TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
  • Position Type:
    • Permanent
  • USACE Organization :
    • Northwestern Division (NWD) - Kansas City District
  • Locations (City, State):
    • Kansas City, MO
  • Position Overview/Duties:

    • Duties: Operates power auger and direct-push drill rigs conducting standard penetration test, augering, direct-push soil testing and soil sampling, and obtaining undisturbed soil and ground-water samples. Prepares for drilling jobs, aligning the rig, aligning and installing proper bits and devices, using judgment to anticipate and avoid caving problems. Provides information to field geologist or technician to record drilling activities for geologic purposes.

      Work Schedule: Full-time and Part-time

      Appointment Type: Permanent

  • Other Conditions and Requirements:

    • Current active Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License is a plus but not required at time of hire. USACE may pay for CDL course.

      Must complete a pre-employment drug test and pre-employment physical.

      Travel Requirement: This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 85% of the time. Travel costs are reimbursed to employee after claim is processed, to include lodging, meals, and incidentals.

  • Life/Work Balance:
    • Life/Work Flexibilities Determined by Specific Position
  • Qualifications:
    • Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor:
    • To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).
  • Reasonable Accommodation:
    • Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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