Engineering Technician (Civil) (Drill Crew) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees

Engineering Technician (Civil) (Drill Crew)

As an Engineering Technician (Civil) (Drill Crew), you will:

• Perform non-routine subsurface explorations.
• Obtain soil and rock samples using split-barrel sampler, thin-wall tube sampler, double tube core barrel, and other equipment and techniques.
• Operate government owned commercial motor vehicles and drilling equipment. Selectively clear brush and small trees and provides access to boring sites using brush axes, chain saws, light excavation equipment and other tools and equipment as required.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting of all subsurface exploration equipment, motor vehicles, tools, and sampling and field testing equipment to include isolating and evaluating mechanical problems and fabricating temporary or permanent repairs or improvements as required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have basic knowledge and some experience with the various techniques and equipment required for sampling, identification, and field testing of soil and rock samples for highway and bridge projects. The candidate should possess a valid state driver's license and have the ability to possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A within 3 years.

The candidate is able to work for extended periods of time in diverse, remote locations and be able to walk and climb in areas with extreme terrain and weather conditions. Strong communication skills are also required to effectively work with internal and external customers to accomplish field subsurface exploration tasks.