Core Drill Operator

Job Location

Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Responsibilities

• Leads crews in drilling activities necessary to obtain material samples and data for subsurface investigations.
• Directs the selection, set up, and dismantling of drilling location.
• Operates power control center from drilling station to raise and lower mast, install pipe, casing, core barrels and drill rods, govern speed of rotation, bit penetration rate, and drilling fluid pressure.
• Supervises removal, packing, and identification of cores, and creates a geological logging of boring holes.
• Maintains inventory, equipment, and vehicle records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET and valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).
• Five years of experience in exploration drilling.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Continuous, statewide, overnight travel.
• Heavy physical exertion and effort.
• Exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

About the Role

The core drill operator operates a drill power control center and leads a drilling crew responsible for obtaining material samples and data for subsurface investigations.

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Contact Information

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov