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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleDrill Rig Operator / Trainee 1 / Trainee 2

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $51641 to $70548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Monday - Thursday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 16 Avis Drive

City Latham

StateNY

Zip Code12110

Duties Description As a Drill Rig Operator Trainee, the candidate may, under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator: obtain soil and rock samples for engineering purposes; record sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progress borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measure drill tools and measure and record depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepare field drill log and maintain productivity and equipment records; drive drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and set up drilling equipment; manually drill hand auger holes, probes, and test pits; operate bulldozers, pumps, and grout mixers; set up maintenance and traffic protection; perform traffic flagging; perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on all drilling equipment; train Drill Rig Operator Trainees and laborers; and supervise the drill crew in the absence of the Drill Rig Operator

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This is a two-year traineeship that allows the successful candidate to start at the salary level appropriate for the candidate's work experience. All levels require frequent and independent statewide travel from a Region 1 (Latham) base.

Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1, NS=Grade 9
Non-Competitive: Candidate must possess a valid New York State Class D driver’s license and be able to pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating the ability to perform physical labor prior to permanent appointment.
Special requirement: Candidate must acquire a New York State Class B commercial driver’s license permit by six months into the traineeship.

Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2, NS=Grade 11
Non-Competitive: Candidate must have one year of experience working as a driller’s helper in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; possess a valid New York State Class B commercial driver’s license without air-brake restriction; must pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating ability to perform physical labor and, within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control, and drill tool identification.

Special requirement: Candidate must acquire a New York State Class A commercial driver’s license by six months into the traineeship.

Drill Rig Operator (SG-12):

Non-Competitive: Candidate must have two years of experience assisting in the operation of drilling equipment used for acquiring samples of rock, soil, and pavement, and measuring ground water as part of subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering purposes; possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License without airbrake restriction; must pass a medical examination demonstrating ability to perform heavy physical labor; and drilling and within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 drilling and safety skills, know visual soil identification, and complete introduction to instrumentation; and within six months of hire, must complete 40-hour Hazpower training to identify and deal with hazardous material.

Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $51,641. This amount is comprised of the base hiring salary of $42,641 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
The maximum compensation for this position is $70,548. This amount is comprised of the standard SG-12 job rate of $61,548 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.


Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


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The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Dodou Jammeh

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Dodou.Jammeh@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

16 Avis Drive

City Latham

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-25-078 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 26, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Dodou Jammeh
16 Avis Drive
Albany, NY 12232
Email: Dodou.Jammeh@dot.ny.gov