Well Driller

Well Driller

Well Driller (0071) (0207) (0683)
Southwest Florida Water Management District

Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources – water – with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

Support the District's Geohydrologic Data Section (GEO) by assisting in the operation of core drilling rigs and associated equipment used to collect hydrogeologic data and construct monitor wells for the Regional Observation and Monitor-well Program (ROMP) and other hydrogeologic investigation projects. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance.

• Well Driller 3: $40,557.00 - $51,704.00
• Well Driller 4: $43,229.00 - $55,076.50
• Well Driller 5: $46,035.00 - $58,656.00

• Assists staff with operating District-owned CME-85 and UDR-200 wireline core drilling rigs
• Assists well drillers in the operation of drill rigs and other equipment to collect lithologic, hydraulic, and water quality data.
• Assists with monitoring well construction and well contractor oversight in accordance with District rules (as needed).
• Mixes drilling fluid components and grout materials following established procedures.
• Performs calculations involved in cementing well casings and boreholes.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment, supplies, and vendor accounts.
• Drives support trucks, crane truck, drill rigs, and tows trailers.
• Transports drill rods, well casing, and other equipment and materials.
• Operates backhoes, forklifts, skid-steer loaders, and all-terrain vehicles (ATV).
• Operates pumps, chainsaws, and power tools.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies used for drilling, well construction, and aquifer performance testing (APT).
• Inspects and repairs wells that have been damaged or require maintenance.
• Assists with plugging and abandoning wells (as needed).
• Installs large turbine and submersible pumps, discharge pipe, flow meters, and associated equipment for APT's.
• Performs routine maintenance on pumps and other equipment used for APT’s.

• Physical:
  Heavy work, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, repetitive motion.
• Environmental:
  Outside, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, hazards, insects, driving.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Well Driller Assistant 3:
  High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree;
  Three (3) years of general construction-related work experience;
  Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire;
  Valid driver’s license.
• Well Driller Assistant 4:
  High School Diploma or equivalent or Vocational degree;
  Four (4) years construction-related work experience;
  Ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire;
  Valid driver’s license.
• Well Driller 5:
  Vocational degree (Equivalent combination of experience and education is accepted);
  Six (6) years of well construction-related work experience, including the operation of drill rigs;
  Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
  Valid driver’s license.

• Introductory knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532).
• Mobile Crane Operator/Rigger Certification.
• Experience in technical field work involving the collection of hydrogeological and/or hydrologic data.
• Working knowledge of well construction and/or abandonment procedures and standards (F.A.C. 40D-3 and 62-532).
• State of Florida Water Well Contractors License.

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purpose of qualification. Applicants who are…