Drill Rig Operator at Department of the Army

Drill Rig Operator

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Mobile, Alabama

Salary Range: $26.5 - $30.94 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is a permanent position. This is a developmental position with a target grade of WG-11. Management will make selection at the WG-7 level ONLY

Major Duties:

Operates power auger drill rigs
Receives training from the senior drill operator in the actual operation of rock core drilling equipment
Makes or assists in the making of field repairs to core drilling equipment, pumps, drilling tools, motors, etc
Assists in operation of drill rig by connecting and disconnecting drill pipe and bits as boring is advanced
Loads and unloads supplies and equipment, assisting and advising operator of supply needs and equipment condition
Prepares for drilling jobs, aligning the rig, aligning and installing proper bits and devices, using judgment to anticipate and avoid caving problems

Qualifications: Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications: (Screen Out Elements) WG-07: Ability to Do the Work of the Position with ability to work auger drill rigs and attendant tools and of the methods and techniques of working on drill sites through clay, sand, silt, etc; must be skilled in the operations of the drill rig and the manipulation of relatively simple machinery controls for lowering the tool, augering, lifting and dumping and the sample. - Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision - Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) - Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) - Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) - Operation of Motor Vehicles - Reliability and Dependability as a Drill Rig Operator - Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Work involves standing for prolonged periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, pulling and lifting. Machinery control work is done in close proximity to rotating drill shaft or tool hammering operations, requiring quick reflex action to respond to drilling problems. Frequently handles objects weighing 20 to 60 pounds and occasionally, tools, samples, and equipment weighing over 60 pounds. Work requires lifting heavy loads regularly and often, sometimes with rapid repetitiveness, throughout the workday, which is from 8-12 hours.. Working Conditions: Works outside in all kinds of weather and temperature extremes on uneven surfaces, exposed to poison growth, reptiles and insects, and under noisy conditions. Is exposed to cuts and bruises, strains and danger of falling while working from river barges. Must be able to perform duties while wearing a respirator.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/12/2025 to receive consideration Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-12