Core Drill Assistant Series

The Note for Internal Applicants states that successful candidates already at higher salaries will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO.

This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $48,307.68, and a senior starting salary of $52,172.40. This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and services tools and equipment.
• Transports equipment and supplies throughout the state to drilling locations.
• Collections soil and rock samples in coordination with geotechnical staff.
• Mobilizes an auger and/or pavement drill to different locations to obtain soil and/or pavement samples for further testing.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED/HiSET.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to the hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the Class A CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restriction, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days of hire into the position.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work examination and a medical-physical examination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/HiSET.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to the hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the Class A CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restriction, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days of hire into the position.
• OSHA 10-Hour certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work examination and a medical-physical examination.

Skills

• Ability to operate heavy equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of soil and rock sampling techniques.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

Pay

The entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $48,307.68, and a senior starting salary of $52,172.40. Temporary emergency operations adjustments of $3 to $6 per hour may apply.

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday, leaving Jefferson City Monday morning and returning Thursday (four 10-hour days).
• Requires travel within the state of Missouri.
• Requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• May require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.