Drill Rig Operator Helper

Reclamation is seeking a few new professionals looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Drill Rig Operator Helper. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 22 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports drill rig operations by transporting equipment, preparing drill sites, and assisting in the setup of drill and auger rigs and associated machinery.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammers, chain saws, pumps, generators, hoists, and winches, to aid drilling and drain-cleaning activities.
• Drives and operates the water truck and trailer, including loading water and ensuring proper transport of drilling equipment and supplies.
• Loads, unloads, cleans, and maintains tools, materials, and equipment used in drilling operations, ensuring proper storage and upkeep of the drill trailer.
• Assists Drill Rig Operators with preventative maintenance and repairs, while safely handling equipment and following all required safety procedures during field and warehouse activities.
• Demonstrate appropriate judgment, dependability and reliability to safely operate motor vehicles in the performance of routine tasks, such as general labor duties with little supervision, to carry out received detailed instructions on new assignments from higher graded, lead Drill Rig Operators, and exercise proper judgment to perform work in accordance with all safety procedures. Salary Range Information (Per Hour): Step 01 $29.39- Step 05 $34.29 First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements

Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) 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 Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible.

The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.