Senior Geotechnical Driller
Senior Geotechnical Driller
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$ 43738 - 76542
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Description of Work
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
The Geotechnical Engineering Unit collects and analyzes subsurface information and provides geotechnical engineering designs and recommendations for roadways and structures. For more information see the Geotechnical Engineering UnitOverviewandVideo.
We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Driller in our Asheville Office.
In this position you will:
- Serve as a member of a two-person subsurface investigation team.
- Mobilize and operate rotary drilling rig to perform geotechnical testing and gather soil and rock samples.
- Communicate subsurface conditions and changes to the attending Geologist or Engineer.
- Perform light equipment maintenance.
- Notify Supervisor for scheduling and delivery of equipment to maintenance shops for preventive maintenance and major repairs.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Knowledge of the procedures and practices of geotechnical drilling and sampling.
- Experience observing general field conditions and deducting general subsurface conditions to select appropriate drilling methods for data and sample collection.
- Experience operating various drilling machines for soil borings and rock coring to consistently obtain high quality soil and rock samples for inspection and testing purposes.
- Experience clearly communicating subsurface conditions and changes to the attending Geologist or Engineer.
Additional Expectations:
Pre-employment drug testing will be required. As a condition of employment a release form (ALCDRG-01) and a background statement (ALCDRG-06) must be completed and signed allowing the NCDOT to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for detail.
Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology Survey Technology or assigned discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
