Geological Exploration Technician I, II JOB ID 47603
GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION TECHNICIAN I, II (Job ID: 47603)
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Materials and Research
5 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH
ON-SITE
GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION TECHNICIAN I
Starting pay range for this position at level I : $14.40/hour - $18.46 / hour
This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $13.98 per hour
*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
GEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION TECHNICIAN II
Starting pay rate for this level: $15.93/hour - $20.80/hour
40 Hours per Week
Position #21237
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials and Research, has full-time vacancy for a Geological Exploration Technician I or II.
SUMMARY:
Geological Exploration Technician I
During a training period, to learn the work of a Geological Exploration Technician I and assist other Geological Exploration staff in the mobilization, operation, repair, and maintenance of test boring and other equipment for the purpose of obtaining subsurface data for the design and construction of NHDOT projects.
Geological Exploration Technician II
To perform skilled work in the mobilization, operation, repair, and maintenance of test boring and other equipment for the purpose of obtaining subsurface data for the design and construction of NHDOT projects.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Geological Exploration Technician I:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Experience: One year of work experience preferably including three months in the operation of light or heavy motor-driven equipment or machinery. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) with air brakes OR obtain such licensure prior to completion of the one year probationary period. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
2. For promotion from Geological Exploration Technician Trainee, labor grade 7 to Geological Exploration Technician I, labor grade 9, employees must:
a. Meet the minimum qualification requirements of Geological Exploration Technician I;
b. Receive satisfactory annual performance evaluations;
c. Be recommended for promotion by supervisor(s).
3.Must work out of a hotel or other similar lodging when project is deemed too far to commute from Concord
4.All accountabilities must be conducted in full conformance with all risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Geological Exploration Technician II:
Education: High school diploma or high school equivalency credential.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the operation of light or heavy motor-driven equipment or machinery, one (1) year of which must have been in the operation of excavation or earth drilling equipment. Each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one (1) year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with air brakes. The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must receive a negative result on a pre-employment urinalysis drug screen in accordance with the code of Federal Regulations and US DOT requirements.
2. For promotion from Geological Exploration Technician I, labor grade 9 to Geological Exploration Technician II, labor grade 11, employees must:
1. Meet the minimum qualification requirements of Geological Exploration Technician II;
2. Receive satisfactory annual performance evaluations; and
3. Be recommended for promotion by supervisor(s).
3. Must work out of a hotel or other similar lodging when project is deemed too far to commute from Concord.
4. All accountabilities must be conducted in full conformance with all risk management, safety and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Geological Exploration Technician I
Trains while assisting other Geological Exploration staff in all aspects of mobilizing, operating, repairing, and maintaining test boring and other equipment, and in performing subsurface explorations in accordance with standard procedures.
Operates heavy vehicles to move test boring equipment to and around the work site.
Learns how to mobilize test boring equipment in areas of difficult access such as wet areas, adjacent to or in roadways, and on steep hillsides.
Learns how to set up, maintain, and remove work zone traffic control devices and perform flagging according to standard procedures in or adjacent to roadways.
Learns how to take undisturbed samples of cohesive soils, perform field vane shear tests, and install geotechnical instrumentation and groundwater monitoring wells.
Learns how to keep an accurate and complete field log of each exploration including soil classification, bedrock information, groundwater measurements, and other pertinent information as required.
Operates water pumps, generators, chain saws, and other power equipment used for mobilization to and conduct of subsurface explorations.
Geological Exploration Technician II
Assists a Geological Exploration Technician III in all aspects of mobilizing, operating, repairing, and maintaining subsurface exploration equipment including: portable, truck, trailer, track, or skid mounted drill rigs, and in performing subsurface explorations in accordance with standard procedures. Assumes the duties of the Geological Exploration Technician III in his/her absence.
Operates backhoe equipment for shallow explorations and to assist in the mobilization of off-road drilling equipment, including localized snow removal.
Operates heavy vehicles to move test boring and other equipment to and around the work site.
Assists in the mobilization of test boring equipment in areas of difficult access such as wet areas, adjacent to or in roadways, and on steep hillsides.
Sets up, maintains, and removes work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging according to standard procedures in or adjacent to roadways.
Assists in taking undisturbed samples of cohesive soils, performing field vane shear tests, and installing geotechnical instrumentation and groundwater monitoring wells.
Keeps an accurate and complete field log of each exploration including soil classification, bedrock information, groundwater measurements, and other pertinent information as required.
Prepares daily work summary reports, vehicle cost reports, time sheets, and expense sheets to assure proper project cost accounting.
Operates water pumps, generators, chain saws and other power equipment used for mobilization to and conduct of subsurface explorations.
For additional information contact Dennis Herrick, Administrator, at 603-271-3151 or Bureau42@dot.nh.gov.
For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Mikayla Collins, Recruitment Specialist at (603)-271-8026 or at Mikayla.A.Collins@dot.nh.gov.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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