Reclamation is seeking a few new professionals looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Drill Rig Operator Helper. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Would you enjoy operating drill rigs to perform various tests and installations at various sites throughout the 17 Western States?

Here is a great opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!

A few positions located in Region 7, Upper Colorado Basin, Provo Area Office, Field Engineering Division, Geology & Drilling Operations Group, Drilling Operations Team, duty stationed in Pleasant Grove, Utah. For living conditions in Pleasant Grove, UT click: here.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

MAJOR DUTIES
- Assists a Drill Rig Operator in performance of assigned duties.
- Helps set up, align, operate and maintain drilling machines, drilling support equipment and drilling systems, including a variety of top head rotary drill rigs, rig tenders, core barrels and drill rods.
- Sets casing or reinforcing materials.
- Fuels and lubricates before or during operations and helps clean, lubricate, adjust and repair equipment when not operating.
- Safety is a critical component of this job. Work requires wearing personal protective equipment such as hardhat, steel-toed boots, safety glasses, sleeved shirts and long pants even in extreme heat. A safety harness will be worn at all times while working in the crow’s nest, helper’s deck or while more than 4 feet above the ground. The incumbent is responsible for complying with safety instructions and regulations, ensuring individual’s safety, and promptly reporting unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and accidents to supervisor.

Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily outdoors, and therefore the employee is exposed to temperature extremes from -20 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and dirt, dust, mud, rain, snow and ice (field work 95% of time). There is a constant possibility of injury to self and other employees of the work crew if proper safety procedures are not followed. Incumbent will work a variety of schedules, including longer than normal workdays, and weekends and holidays as required (usually shifts are 10 days on/4 days off, 10-12 work hours per day).

Physical Effort: Work is extremely physical and involves handling, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying and moving heavy drilling equipment. There are also prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, pushing, climbing, reaching and pulling.

Conditions of Employment:
- You are required to possess and maintain a valid, State-issued driver's license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a forklift certification, and a fall protection and rescue certification within 90 days of appointment.
* Your appointment will be terminated if you fail to meet these requirements.