Driller- Senior Engineer Technician

Driller- Senior Engineer Technician

Job no : 5040451

Work type : Full-Time (Salaried)

Location : Fairfax County, Virginia

Categories : Architecture / Engineering, Trades and Operations

Title : Driller- Senior Engineer Technician

State Role Title : Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range : $62,764-$101,992

Pay Band : 4

Agency : VA Dept of Transportation

Location : NOVA District Office

Agency Website : https : / / www.virginiadot.org / jobs

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

NOVA VDOT Materials Section is seeking a Sr. Drill Crew Engineering Technician to aid in the field to the Materials Geology Drilling Section. Position will perform some combination of the following duties : operate all geotechnical, geological and support equipment which includes but is not limited to soil and rock drilling rigs, support vehicles, bore hole TV camera as well as maintain equipment as needed to ensure safe and productive operation.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to :

Technical Assistance- Address questions, policies and procedures related to assigned program area. Provide support to field personnel.

Equipment Operation- Transport, set up and operate drills and supplemental equipment used to collect samples and geological information. Install and remove rods, augers, casing and sampling equipment to recover samples of soil and bedrock. Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment. Maintain supplies and inventory of equipment.

Records Maintenance- Compile and maintain automated and written reports and project records for assigned program areas. Records are maintained in accordance with guidelines and policies.

Field Reviews and Inspections- Review or inspect field work being performed by VDOT staff or contractors. Determine compliance with policies, procedures and standards.

Drilling Operations and Technical Support- Locate job sites, interpret plans, establish boring locations, and conduct preliminary site surveys. Perform soil survey, pavement, bridge and minor structure investigations. Coordinate with utilities, utility locators and landowners to obtain necessary approvals before drilling operations begin. Perform drilling and core sampling of soil and rock and describe auger cuttings. Collect, log, and store samples for transport to the laboratory for testing. Maintain drilling log. Complete accurate soil and rock identifications / descriptions according to AASHTO and USCS classification systems and accurately record field and laboratory data. Document information regarding site for geotechnical engineering staff. Instruct and perform hands-on training of other geotechnical staff in the use of equipment, site analysis, and safety.

Training and Oversight- Assist drilling supervisor in training new technicians and or overseeing contract drilling crews in the areas of drilling, field-testing, soil and rock descriptions, field logging, rudimentary survey techniques and the completion of appropriate forms.

Project Documentation- Document, enter and complete required data such as work orders, schedules or records. Provide technical assistance to field staff and contractors and provide training.

Time Management- Demonstrate knowledge of all project activities and deliverables. Manage time to ensure project work is completed efficiently and within timeframes established by supervisor. Inform supervisor in a timely manner regarding issues which may affect the scheduled completion of an assignment.

Communication- Communicate with VDOT staff as well as external staff (consultants, localities, etc.) to proactively resolve issues. Advise supervisor on critical developments and field observations.

Engineering Technology- Apply advance principles and practices of engineering technology to assigned program areas. Interpret policies and procedures and apply in daily work assignments.

Work in the presence of low-level ionizing radiation (nuclear density gauge). Position requires unrestricted mobility, including, at times, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain; the ability to stand for long periods of time; the ability to work in a variety of environments affected by, but not limited to, such elements as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture; and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required materials certifications, flagger certification, and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to record field data, prepare reports, and perform mathematical computations.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to read, interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Skill in the use of geotechnical drilling equipment and associated tools and accessories.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical drilling equipment.
• Knowledge of geology, geotechnical engineering, regional geological formations, soils, bedrock, materials properties, materials testing, sampling and VDOT specifications.

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint based background check, references, work history, and DMV records check will be conducted. Valid Driver's License is required at time of hire and to maintain it thereafter.

Possession of safety footwear in accordance with VDOT Footwear Policy required upon employment.

Work in the presence of low-level ionizing radiation (nuclear density gauge). Position requires unrestricted mobility, including, at times, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain; the ability to stand for long periods of time; the ability to work in a variety of environments affected by, but not limited to, such elements as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture; and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Work schedule varies according to job assignments, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11 : 55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and / or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

RMS / PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. VDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" at : http : / / www.vdot.virginia.gov / policies / employees / .

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics : your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link : https : / / www.vdot.virginia.gov / about. Click on Mission statement, shared values, and code of ethics to review them and if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

All candidates selected for an interview may be required to perform a skills demonstration as part of the interview process.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants" : http : / / www.vdot.virginia.gov / policies / employees.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link : https : / / www.dars.virginia.gov / drs / pathways / PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

Name : Danielle Rayner

Phone : 703-259-2378

Email : danielle.rayner@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised : 21 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : 04 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Salary : $62,764 - $101,992