Cannabis Drill Rig Operator Region 9 Jobs

This is a two-year traineeship that allows the successful candidate to start at the salary level appropriate for the candidate’s work experience.
Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 (NS Equivalent to SG-6):
Open 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.
Candidate must acquire a New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License Permit by six months into the traineeship.
Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 (NS Equivalent to SG-7):
Promotion: Candidate must have completed one year of satisfactory service at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 level; must have been successfully evaluated for skills in traffic control, safety methods, drill tool identification and competency as a driller’s helper in three out of five drilling techniques; must be able to obtain bulldozer certification; and must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction.
Open Competitive: Candidate must have one year of experience working as a driller’s helper in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s 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 Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, obtain bulldozer certification, and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control and drill tool identification. Failure to demonstrate required skill level after 30 calendar days would mandate appointment at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 level.
Assistant Drill Rig Operator (SG-8):
Promotion: Candidate must have completed one year of satisfactory service at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 level; must have been successfully evaluated for competency in operating the drill rig and performing three out of five drilling techniques; must be able to do visual soil identification and must possess a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction.
Open Competitive: Candidate must have two years of experience working as a driller in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; must possess a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver’s 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 Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 drilling skills, obtain bulldozer certification, and know visual soil identification. Failure to demonstrate required skill level after 30 calendar days would mandate appointment at either the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 or 2 level, depending upon candidate’s skills.

As an Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee, the incumbent may, under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator: obtain soil and rock samples for engineering purposes; record sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progress borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measure drill tools and measure and record depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepare field drill log and maintain productivity and equipment records; drive drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and set up drilling equipment; manually drill hand auger holes, probes, and test pits; operate bulldozers, pumps, and grout mixers; set up maintenance and traffic protection; perform traffic flagging; perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all drilling equipment; train Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainees and laborers; 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.
All levels of this position may require frequent and independent statewide travel from a Region 9 (Binghamton) base.
Responsibilities may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]

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Promotion: One year of experience as an Assistant Drill Rig Operator.
Non-competitive: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Two years of experience working on a drill crew including one year of experience supervising a geotechnical drill crew and passage of a medical examination demonstrating ability to perform heavy physical labor.

As a Drill Rig Operator (DRO), the incumbent may: supervise a State drill crew; obtain soil and rock samples for engineering purposes; select the drilling method suitable for the geologic conditions encountered during borehole progression; install geotechnical instrumentation devices, such as slope indicators and open well piezometers; assemble a floating barge when drilling over water, including anchoring and stabilizing, to provide a safe working platform; read engineering plans to identify boring locations; coordinate utility clearance for boreholes in accordance with Industrial Code 53; prepare vehicle reports; maintain detailed field logs for each boring; and train Assistant Drill Rig Operators, Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainees, and laborers.
This position may require frequent and independent statewide travel from a Region 9 (Binghamton) base.
During the winter, DRO’s will be assigned to a Residency for snow and ice response (operates heavy dump trucks with plow, wing, and spreader attachments to simultaneously plow snow and control ice).
Responsibilities may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.
All State employees in Executive controlled agencies, who are not subject to a mandatory vaccination requirement shall be tested for COVID-19 weekly unless they are fully vaccinated.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

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This is a two-year traineeship that allows the successful candidate to start at the salary level appropriate for the candidate’s work experience.
Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 (NS Equivalent to SG-6):
Open 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.
Candidate must acquire a New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License Permit by six months into the traineeship.
Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 (NS Equivalent to SG-7):
Promotion: Candidate must have completed one year of satisfactory service at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 level; must have been successfully evaluated for skills in traffic control, safety methods, drill tool identification and competency as a driller’s helper in three out of five drilling techniques; must be able to obtain bulldozer certification; and must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction.
Open Competitive: Candidate must have one year of experience working as a driller’s helper in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s 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 Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, obtain bulldozer certification, and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control and drill tool identification. Failure to demonstrate required skill level after 30 calendar days would mandate appointment at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 level.
Assistant Drill Rig Operator (SG-8):
Promotion: Candidate must have completed one year of satisfactory service at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 level; must have been successfully evaluated for competency in operating the drill rig and performing three out of five drilling techniques; must be able to do visual soil identification and must possess a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction.
Open Competitive: Candidate must have two years of experience working as a driller in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; must possess a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver’s 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 Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 drilling skills, obtain bulldozer certification, and know visual soil identification. Failure to demonstrate required skill level after 30 calendar days would mandate appointment at either the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 or 2 level, depending upon candidate’s skills.

As an Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee, the incumbent may, under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator: obtain soil and rock samples for engineering purposes; record sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progress borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measure drill tools and measure and record depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepare field drill log and maintain productivity and equipment records; drive drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and set up drilling equipment; manually drill hand auger holes, probes, and test pits; operate bulldozers, pumps, and grout mixers; set up maintenance and traffic protection; perform traffic flagging; perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all drilling equipment; train Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainees and laborers; 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.
All levels of this position may require frequent and independent statewide travel from a Region 9 (Binghamton) base.
Responsibilities may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.
All State employees in Executive controlled agencies, who are not subject to a
mandatory vaccination requirement shall be tested for COVID-19 weekly unless they are
fully vaccinated.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask,
or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or
any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of
employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time,
please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at
[email protected].

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By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.