Essential Core Competencies: “Common or typical”  to the career area and required for all levels as appropriate to the specific position.   These are included in the position description and performance evaluation review process.

Driller

core

 Knowledge of:

·        equipment functions

·        equipment use appropriate to specific conditions and assignment

·        appropriate use of  construction, maintenance, agricultural or other chemicals and materials

·        hazardous materials regulations

·        safety regulations and  practices related to equipment use and operation

·        mathematics

·        basic metric units and conversions

·        basic concepts of volume, ratio and proportion

·        personal and site safety practices and procedures encountered in the work

·        occupational hazards and safety practices

·        basic equipment operation and maintenance

Ability to:

·        set up the operation of equipment

·        proficiently and safely operate equipment

·        maintain and communicate situation awareness

·        take appropriate action to prevent damage

·        perform equipment safety checks and identify inspection points

·        observe the job environment and conditions

·        read and understand regulations related to the work

·        follow instructions

·        work cooperatively and effectively as a team member

·        react effectively in emergency and disaster situations

·        read and understand technical manuals and definitions

·        prepare accurate and legible notes, messages, or test records

·        perform routine activities producing repeatable results

·        care for the tools and equipment in safe manner

·        learn and apply principles, techniques and processes applicable to the job

·        perform physically demanding work

Skill in:

·        operation of specific equipment

Essential Technical Competencies:

These are included in the position description and performance evaluation review process

Sub-journey level workers will be required to meet the following

TO:

·        have the aptitude to develop, practice and use needed skills and work behaviors

·        apply verbal and written instructions to individual and grouped tasks

·        perform routine tasks with consistent results

·        recognize situations requiring additional supervision or instruction in order to request assistance

·        apply acquired skills, knowledge and abilities to new tasks

·        learn proper usage and care of tools and equipment of the trade or craft

Driller  Sub-journey  9551-54

in addition

Knowledge of:

·        occupational hazards and safety practices

·        basic equipment operation and maintenance

Ability to:

·        respond to sound and vibration signals of the equipment

·        report punctually with appropriate attire and gear

·        repair drilling equipment in the field

·        work well with a variety of people on a crew for long duration and/or in remote locations

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Determines equipment, tools, bit types and diameters appropriate to  basic assignments.

Attaches and operates rotary drag bits, rock bits, testing equipment, sandlines and hydraulic jacks under direction.

Attaches, operates and disconnects core bits, core barrels, augers, and large earth boring tools and  sampling tools following procedures and instructions. Cares for and preserves equipment. Services equipment.

Learns to determine appropriate rates of feed and torsion capacity;

Services, adjusts, dismantles and reassembles drilling equipment. Operates backhoes, dozers and other tracked and wheeled vehicles.

Assists in test pit excavations, rotary drilling of deep holes and soil sampling. 

Journey level  workers will be required to meet the following

TO:

·        have the required skills to handle difficult problems encountered

·        have comprehensive knowledge of the subject or occupational area

·        use judgment in determining actions

·        exercise independence in determining actions

·        plan and lay out work (i.e. determine how to do  one’s own work)

·        make appropriate choice among alternatives

·        complete work with only limited instruction and/or little or no advice

·        proceed with work without having results or products generally  reviewed in progress

Driller  Journey  9551-53

in addition 

Knowledge of:

·        geotechnical and construction materials investigation

·        equipment capabilities in all terrain and weather conditions

·        hazardous materials used or encountered

·        standard methods, practices, tools and equipment

·        mechanics and operation of drilling equipment

·        materials and inventory control

·        traffic control requirements

  Ability to:

·        plan sequence of operations using proper tools and equipment

·        adjust equipment in response to pressure, volume and velocity changes

·        recognize change in drilled materials

·        recognize and adjust for poor sample recovery and contaminated soils

·        make adjustments to test  methods in the field

·        evaluate field conditions to determine equipment, tools and methods to accomplish assignment

·        read and interpret procedures, standards and blueprints

      Alaska Drivers License

           First aid and CPR card

          CDL Class A with air brake, hazardous materials and tank vehicle endorsement

Exposure to

  inclement weather conditions

  hazardous paints, chemicals, pesticides

  moving vehicles, equipment, machinery  and tools

  insects and wildlife

  noise, dust, mud, and fumes

  water, ice and off-shore structures

  medium to heavy physical exertion

  heights, trenches and steep slopes

Physical stamina to

            stand and walk for long periods

            lift 100 lb. regularly

            walk and carry loads over rough terrain for long periods