12915 - Eng Tech Drill Crew

Job description

Provide technical support to assigned engineering program area. To assist with geotechnical drilling operations, which includes gathering geotechnical, geophysical and non-destructive subsurface investigation data through the use of mechanical drilling and other equipment to be used in preliminary engineering design, forensic investigations and assessments of recent and on-going construction activities. How you will contribute: - Communication: Communicate with VDOT support staff as well as external contacts and consultants. Proactively resolve issues at the lowest level. Project a positive VDOT image. Keep supervisor advised of important development and field observations. - Contract Administration: Assist in monitoring contract drilling operations. Observe contract drilling for compliance with industry standards, including testing procedures, utility clearance, and borehole logging. Create and maintain boring logs in parallel with contract driller's logs. Keep records of contract drilling activities for comparison to invoiced production totals. - Drilling and Sampling: Assist with drilling and core sampling of soils and rock. Assist with establishing safe and effective drilling s...