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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/06/22

Applications Due07/06/22

Vacancy ID106177

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleAssistant Drill Rig Operator/Trainee 2/Trainee 1

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $31870 to $35528 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 85%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address 1530 Jefferson Rd

City Rochester

StateNY

Zip Code14623

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 Main Office (Albany) base.

Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 (NS Equivalent to SG-6) Starting at $31,870:
Open 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.

Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 (NS Equivalent to SG-7) Starting at $33,631:
Promotion: Candidate must have completed one year of satisfactory service at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 level; have been successfully evaluated for skills in traffic control, safety methods, drill tool identification and competency as a driller’s helper in three out of five drilling techniques; must be able to obtain bulldozer certification and must possess a valid New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction.

Open 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 Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, obtain bulldozer certification and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control and drill tool identification. Failure to demonstrate required skill level after 30 calendar days would mandate appointment to Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 level.

Assistant Drill Rig Operator (SG-8) Starting at $35,528:
Promotion: Candidate must have completed one year of satisfactory service at the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 level; have been successfully evaluated for competency in operating the drill rig and performing three out of five drilling techniques; must be able to do visual soil identification and must possess a valid New York State Class A Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction.

Open-Competitive: Candidate must have two years of experience working as a driller in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; possess a valid New York State Class A 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 Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 drilling skills, obtain bulldozer certification and know visual soil identification. Failure to demonstrate required skill level after 30 calendar days would mandate appointment at either the Assistant Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 or 2 level, depending upon candidate’s skills.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

Duties Description Under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator (DRO), the ADRO Trainee obtains soil, rock, and pavement core samples; records sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progresses borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measures drill tools and measures and records depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepares field log and maintains productivity and equipment records; drives drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and sets up drilling equipment; manually drills hand auger holes, probes, and test pits; operates bulldozer, pumps, and grout mixers; sets up maintenance and traffic protection; performs traffic flagging; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on all drilling equipment; at the journey level, may help train ADRO Trainees; supervises drill crew in the absence of the Drill Rig Operator; and may perform routine tasks to assist in regional snow and ice control operations.

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

Additional Comments Qualified candidates should submit a current resume, letter of interest and a completed NYS Dept. of Transportation Application for Employment (S1000 Part 1) with Notice Number R04-22-55 included in the subject line and referenced in the cover letter to:

Lisa M. Schuster
Administrative Services Director
New York State Department of Transportation- Region 4
1530 Jefferson Rd.
Rochester, NY 14623
585-272-3426 (fax)
dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov
***PLEASE INCLUDE R04-22-55 IN SUBJECT LINE***

Applications and resumes must be received or postmarked no later than July 6, 2022.

All State employees in Executive controlled agencies, who are not subject to a mandatory vaccination requirement shall be tested for COVID-19 weekly unless they are fully vaccinated.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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.

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 Lisa M. Schuster

Telephone 585-272-3334

Fax 585-272-3426

Email Address dot.sm.r04.personnelDOTjobs@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 1530 Jefferson Rd

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14623

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for employment may be found at the following web address: https://www.ny.gov/nysdot-employment-opportunities/application

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