Duties Description Under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator, the Drill Rig Operator Trainee obtains soil, rock and pavement core samples; records sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progresses borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measures drill tolls and measures and records depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepares field drill log and maintains productivity and equipment records; drives drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and sets up drilling equipment; manually drills hand auger holes, probes and test pits; operates bulldozer, pumps and grout mixers; sets up maintenance and traffic protection; performs traffic flagging; and performs preventative maintenance and minor repair on all drilling equipment. At the journey level, the Drill Rig Operator may train Drill Rig Operator Trainees; supervise the drill crew in the absence of the Drill Rig Operator; and perform routine tasks to assist in regional snow and ice control operations.

Responsibilities may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the Department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This is a two-year traineeship that allows the successful candidate to start at the salary appropriate for the candidate's work experience.

Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 (NS=SG-9):

Non-Competitive: Candidate must possess a valid New York State Class D Driver's License and be able to pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating the ability to perform physical labor prior to permanent appointment.

Special requirement: Candidate must acquire a New York State Class B Commercial Driver's License Permit by six months into the traineeship.

Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 (NS=SG-11):

Non-Competitive: Candidate must have one year of experience working as a driller's helper in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; possess a valid New York State Class B commercial driver license without air-brake restriction; must pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating ability to perform physical labor and, within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control and drill tool identification.

Special requirement: Candidate must acquire a New York State Class A commercial driver license by completion of the traineeship.

Drill Rig Operator (SG-12)

Non-Competitive: Candidate must have two years of experience assisting in the operation of drilling equipment used for acquiring samples of rock, soil, and pavement, and measuring ground water as part of subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering purposes; possess a valid Class A commercial driver license without air-brake restriction; must pass a medical examination demonstrating ability to perform heavy physical labor; and within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 drilling and safety skills, know visual soil identification, and complete introduction to instrumentation; and within six months of hire, must complete 40-hour Hazpower training to identify and deal with hazardous material.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Renee L. Robinson

Telephone 607-324-8408

Fax

Email Address renee.robinson@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation, Region 6

107 Broadway

City Hornell

State NY

Zip Code 14843

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R06-25-9 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 14, 2025.