WELL DRILLER I (DEEP AUGER) 7242

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs highly skilled work in the construction of deep wells (200+ feet) utilizing auger-type and other drilling equipment and methods. This class differs from Well Driller I by virtue of the complexity associated with drilling to greater depths through morainal material and/or clay formations. This class differs from Well Driller II in that the incumbent may supervise a well drilling crew in the field, but does not have responsibility for supervising the overall operations of the entire well drilling unit. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assigned duties. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through written memoranda, conferences, and reviews of completed work. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

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

Participates in, and may supervise, the transport, preparation, and operation of various types of drilling equipment;

Operates auger-type and other well drilling equipment to drill deep glacial and Magothy aquifer wells;

Installs, constructs, and develops various types of wells; finishes wells in curb boxes as appropriate;

Conducts soil boring; collects soil cores or other samples for laboratory analysis;

Restores, and may supervise the restoration of, well sites to original grade and condition;

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

Completes logs and other required documentation of drilling activity;

Performs routine service, repairs, decontamination, and maintenance of drilling and sampling equipment;

May supervise assigned drill crew members and maintains work site safety, procedures, and equipment;

Assists in ordering well drilling supplies and maintaining inventories;

May supervise the entire well drilling unit in the temporary absence of a Well Driller II or other administrative supervisor.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles of auger-type well drilling methods and uses of drilling fluid; thorough knowledge of well construction, well screen materials and slot sizes; thorough knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC well drilling protocols; thorough knowledge of water sampling protocols and chain of custody requirements; 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 safe and efficient use of auger-type drilling equipment; ability to safely operate equipment adjacent to above or below ground utilities and structures; ability to interpret utility markouts; ability to understand and interpret geophysical well logs and keep a geologic well log; ability to maintain and repair drill rig and drilling equipment; ability to prepare complete and accurate reports; ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, 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 five (5) years of experience in the operation of auger-type well drilling equipment, at least two (2) 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 REQUIREMENT

Possession of the appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. The type of license required will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the type of vehicle to be operated. This 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