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Department of the Army

Drill Rig Operator

Port Allen, Louisiana Full time

Drill Rig Operator

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Port Allen, Louisiana

Salary Range: $23.86 - $36.11 Per Hour

Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as journeyman or intermediate level drill rig operator. Serves as driller on jobs of lesser complexity. May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade.

Major Duties:

  • Assists the drill rig operator in performing duties common to core drill operations in tasks such as maintenance, transportation, setting up and maintaining dill equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and operations to support the performance of a core drill rig by setting up and taking down the drill equipment.
  • Operate and guide drill rig during both routine and complex projects using appropriate commands, hand signals and instructions.
  • Aid in the transportation of materials, supplies and equipment from inaccessible areas to the designated drill site.
  • Provide support with the set-up and erection of scaffolding as needed for soft or wet terrain sites to ensure safe and efficient operations.

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-05 Drill Rig Operator Helper: Ability to do the work of a(n) drill rig operator and simple drilling techniques under supervision. Ability to repair, operate, maintain, and perform routine repairs of a wide variety of equipment. Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. Provide safe assistance to field operations, follow directions to prepare site prior, and load proper equipment and materials for assignments. Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain small equipment and engines. Drive a manual transmission vehicle. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Reliability And Dependability (Screen-out Element) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) WG-08 Drill Rig Operator: Ability to do difficult and complex tasks and provide advanced assistance in operating various drill rigs, utilizing a wide range of sophisticated drilling techniques ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to operate power auger drill rigs designed for shallow-depth drilling to explore various geologic areas. Prepare for drilling jobs by aligning the rig and installing proper bits and devices. Operating control levers of a drill rig under normal drilling conditions. Drill in various types of formations, such as clay, sand, or silt. Perform field maintenance of drill rig equipment such as the drive shaft, cylindrical buckets, related bits, pumps, and motors. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Provide Production Support Services Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical effort: Work is performed outdoors and requires good physical strength and stamina, use of both handsand feet to operate machinery, good pulmonary function to allow the use of a level C respirator,good balance and coordination, good manual dexterity for assembling & disassembling drill pipe andworking with hand tools, and tolerance of heat and cold. Effort requires standing for long periods,climbing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting in the accomplishment of workassignments. Quick reactions are necessary to respond to changes in soil conditions and equipmentbehavior. Is required to lift objects weighing 50 to 75 pounds and handle objects in excess of 100lbs. Hoisting devices and/or assistance is available when moving larger objects. Working Conditions: The drill rig operator assignments will be outside in the elements over the full range of weatherconditions, and a full range of terrains. This work is at various locations away from the duty stationrequiring temporary relocation. Exposure to injury is from the use of heavy equipment, heavy liftingand carrying, cuts from various objects in the work environment, and other situations.

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 11/18/2025 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12827677). 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: 2025-11-18