WELL DRILLER II 7241

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class supervises and participates in the operations of a well drilling unit. The incumbent supervises and performs highly skilled work in all phases of well drilling, utilizing various types of drilling equipment and methods. This class differs from that of Well Driller I (Deep Auger) in that the incumbent is responsible for supervising the overall operations of the entire well drilling unit, including all well drilling crews within the unit. The incumbent is expected to directly participate in performing the most complex drilling assignments, and exercises independent initiative and judgment in carrying out the duties of the position. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through written memoranda, conferences and reviews of completed work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans and schedules work activities for drilling crews;

Locates and selects drill sites, obtains and interprets utility mark outs, and secures drilling permits from the appropriate authorities;

Supervises and participates in the transport, preparation, and operation of various types of drilling equipment;

Supervises and participates in the installation, construction, and development of various types of wells; finishes wells in curb boxes as appropriate;

Supervises and participates in routine service, repairs, decontamination, and maintenance of drilling equipment;

Secures all necessary geological data and hydrogeological information necessary for determining screen locations, well yields, etc;

Performs drill-site inspections to ensure strict adherence to proper safety protocols, and to ensure drill-site has been restored to the original grade and condition;

Supervises and participates in soil boring; collects soil cores or other samples for laboratory analysis;

Ensures that drill crews have completed the required documentation of drilling activity;

Maintains well construction records and registers completed permanent wells with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC);

Maintains adequate inventory of drilling supplies; orders same when necessary.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of well drilling, including soil boring techniques and rotary well drilling methods; thorough knowledge of well construction, including well screen materials and slot sizes; thorough knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC well drilling protocols; thorough knowledge of work site and well drilling safety procedures, including those utilized at hazardous work sites and in the event of accidents; skill in the operation of complex well drilling equipment; ability to safely operate well drilling equipment adjacent to above or below ground utilities and structures; ability to interpret utility markouts; ability to understand in interpret geophysical well logs and maintain geologic well logs; ability to service drilling equipment and keep it in good repair; ability to understand and execute complex oral and written instructions; ability to plan, assign and direct projects in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; ability to prepare complete and accurate reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates supervisors and the general public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of experience in the operation of auger or rotary well drilling equipment, three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Additional relevant experience in the operation of well drilling equipment will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Type of license will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated. License must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

Candidates must possess the appropriate drilling license issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Type of license will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of drilling equipment to be operated. License must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

R 10/22/18

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive