Drill Foreman

Position: Drill Foreman 2026-01448
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Join the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) as a Drilling Supervisor in Cheyenne, Wyoming!

Are you ready for a rewarding and dynamic challenge? WYDOT is seeking a skilled Drilling Supervisor to lead the geotechnical drilling operations within our Geology Program. In this role, you'll oversee all aspects of drilling operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across Wyoming's transportation system.

As a Drilling Supervisor, you'll be responsible for managing the safe operation of an impressive range of heavy equipment, including three different sizes of drill rigs-CME
55, CME
75, and CME
1050-along with two 2,000-gallon water trucks, a backhoe, various transport trucks, trailers, and light-duty supply vehicles. You'll also provide training and guidance to the team, ensuring that all operations are carried out safely and effectively.

With limited supervision, you'll have the opportunity to lead critical operations that directly impact the infrastructure of Wyoming. If you're ready to take charge and make a meaningful contribution to the state's transportation system, apply now to join the WYDOT team!

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

* Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

* Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

* Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

* Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! for detailed information, oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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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.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

* Trains and manages drilling personnel in the safe operation of various drilling methods (auger/wireline/air-mud rotary), coring, testing and sampling equipment assigned to the Geology Program

* Trains drillers in the safe operations of transportation of rigs, water trucks, and backhoe to project sites

* Routinely develops efficient means and methods to advance drill holes, collects samples at the required testing frequency/intervals; installs monitoring well casing

* Schedules and prioritizes regular and required maintenance of all service equipment; support trucks, drill rigs/backhoe; water trucks; transports and trailers

* Works in all types of weather, heavy lifting, work on Interstate highway, narrow roads under live traffic, and varying terrain with remote/difficult access

* Ensures effective communication between drill crews, geologists, geological supervisors to coordinate equipment status and supply adequate staffing of drill rigs from project to project

* Orders replacement parts and new equipment for drill rigs to replace worn out parts

* Tracks billing and documentation of all supply purchases

* Safely operates all equipment during manpower shortage, around the presence of underground and overhead utilities, and noisy environment

* Participates in interviewing candidates for new hires to operate rigs and document hours required to obtain CDL

* Contributes to daily tailgate safety talks with crew

* Provides input to the Program on incidents and avoiding incidents and take required action to improve safe operations of equipment and personnel working around them

* Develops specifications for new drill rigs, trucks, trailers, and support vehicles

* Conducts yearly inventory of supplies and keeps safety equipment stocked

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference given to Commercial Driver's License holders

KNOWLEDGE:

* Knowledge of geological testing and testing equipment

* Knowledge of reading gauges and interpreting electronic readings for monitoring while drilling

* Skilled in the use of spreadsheets and databases

* Knowledge of maintenance procedures for heavy equipment repairs

* Knowledge of safety procedures for drilling/basic geologic knowledge

* Ability to lift 100 pounds

* Ability to obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Construction Management)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Drilling) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Driller

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

High School Diploma plus 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Drilling) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Driller

Certificates,…