Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyTransportation, Department of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleDrill Rig Operator / Trainee 1 / Trainee 2 REGION 6

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $59757 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation Monday - Thursday

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 40

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 6:30 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 3 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Steuben

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 30 West Main Street

The city where the vacancy is located. City Hornell

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14843

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the supervision of a Drill Rig Operator, the Drill Rig Operator Trainee obtains soil, rock and pavement core samples; records sample blow counts during progression of the borehole; progresses borehole by means of hollow stem auger, mud rotary, drilled-in casing, driven casing, or rock coring; measures drill tolls and measures and records depth to water and thickness of geological strata; prepares field drill log and maintains productivity and equipment records; drives drilling equipment and support vehicles to borehole site and sets up drilling equipment; manually drills hand auger holes, probes and test pits; operates bulldozer, pumps and grout mixers; sets up maintenance and traffic protection; performs traffic flagging; and performs preventative maintenance and minor repair on all drilling equipment. At the journey level, the Drill Rig Operator may train Drill Rig Operator Trainees; supervise the drill crew in the absence of the Drill Rig Operator; and perform routine tasks to assist in regional snow and ice control operations.

Responsibilities may include participating within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This is a two-year traineeship that allows the successful candidate to start at the salary appropriate for the candidate’s work experience.

Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 (NS=SG-9):

Non-Competitive: Candidate must possess a valid New York State Class D Driver’s License and be able to pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating the ability to perform physical labor prior to permanent appointment.

Special requirement: Candidate must acquire a New York State Class B Commercial Driver’s License Permit by six months into the traineeship.

Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 (NS=SG-11):

Non-Competitive: Candidate must have one year of experience working as a driller’s helper in an organization that does geotechnical drilling; possess a valid New York State Class B commercial driver license without air-brake restriction; must pass a medical and physical examination demonstrating ability to perform physical labor and, within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 1 drilling skills and pump operation, and have acceptable knowledge of safety, traffic control and drill tool identification.

Special requirement: Candidate must acquire a New York State Class A commercial driver license by completion of the traineeship.

Drill Rig Operator (SG-12)

Non-Competitive: Candidate must have two years of experience assisting in the operation of drilling equipment used for acquiring samples of rock, soil, and pavement, and measuring ground water as part of subsurface exploration for geotechnical engineering purposes; possess a valid Class A commercial driver license without air-brake restriction; must pass a medical examination demonstrating ability to perform heavy physical labor; and within 30 calendar days of hire, must satisfactorily demonstrate ability to meet Drill Rig Operator Trainee 2 drilling and safety skills, know visual soil identification, and complete introduction to instrumentation; and within six months of hire, must complete 40-hour Hazpower training to identify and deal with hazardous material.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Renee L. Robinson

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 607-324-8408

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address renee.robinson@dot.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Department of Transportation, Region 6

107 Broadway

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Hornell

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 14843

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R06-25-9 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 14, 2025.