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Driller 2025-02601

Driller 2025-02601

Government JobsCheyenne, WY, US
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title : Driller

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a skilled Driller to join our team in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the state's transportation infrastructure while working on meaningful projects that keep Wyoming connected.

As a Driller, you will operate drill rigs safely and efficiently to conduct geological and geotechnical investigations that support highway design and engineering. You will lead the daily activities of the drill team, oversee field operations, and ensure that all samples are obtained accurately and on schedule. This position requires a strong understanding of drill rig operations, support equipment, and proper maintenance practices.

With minimal supervision, you will take ownership of the work, provide hands-on instruction to team members, and ensure that tools, equipment, and testing procedures meet the highest safety and performance standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their technical expertise, and wants to make a lasting impact on Wyoming's transportation network.

This position offers :

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the Old West's history. The city offers nearby mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Join WYDOT and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to building and maintaining safe, high-quality highways for generations to come.

Essential functions include :

  • Accountable for knowing how to safely drill and test various soils and rocks to obtain samples for the Geologists to design highways
  • Directs the work of drill helpers and flaggers
  • This position requires extensive travel (up to 90%) via auto, truck, airplane, etc.
  • Gathers supplies needed for the week
  • Communicates with WYDOT Personnel, geologists, Principal geologists, Drill supervisors, other agencies, and the private sector
  • Works in all types of weather conditions and rugged terrain, works around other heavy equipment, and on busy highways under live traffic conditions
  • Operates and maintains drill trucks or transports with drills in a safe manner
  • Drill truck or transport duties include safely moving drill trucks or transporting them to drilling locations on various terrain and weather conditions
  • Maintains drill, water truck and or transport, and trailer; duties include washing, servicing, greasing as needed, and repairing equipment and augers, bits, A.W. rods, and testing equipment
  • Schedules service and maintenance for equipment with a supervisor
  • Assists in traffic control, including setting signs, cones, etc., and flagging to help ensure a safe work zone
  • Responsible for reporting time and equipment hours or miles as part of overall project cost monitoring
  • Preferences / Agency Requirements :

  • Must have or obtain a Commercial Driver's License
  • Skill in oral communication
  • Skill in interpersonal relations
  • Ability to weld
  • Knowledge of drilling with augers
  • Knowledge of drill equipment and ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical problems
  • Ability to accept responsibility, make decisions, and learn from superiors
  • Knowledge of different drilling techniques - air rotary, mud rotary, and wireline coring
  • Ability to lift 100 pounds
  • Minimum qualifications :

    Education : Bachelor's Degree (typically in Construction)

    Experience : 0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Drilling) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Drilling Technician OR

    Education & Experience Substitution : High School Diploma, PLUS 3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Drilling) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Drilling Technician

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : None

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