Core Drill Operator

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

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. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• 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.

Qualifications

• Department of Natural Resources Certification for monitoring well installations.

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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of