Foundation Driller Job at Department of Transportation, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Geotechnical Services (GS) is looking to hire Foundation Driller in the Office of Geotechnical Support. (OGS).

Under the supervision of a Senior Engineering Geologist (Supervisor) or Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor) or the direction of a Foundation Driller Leadworker, the Foundation Driller performs the work involved in foundation exploration drilling operations. This position will require frequent statewide travel. Possession of a valid California Class B commercial driver’s license is required.

PARF# 59-26-0154 / JC- 514739

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Foundation Driller exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 5900 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento,  Sacramento County.

This position will require extensive statewide travel. The incumbent will be required to work during day and night time lane, ramp,  and shoulder closures on, or adjacent to multi-lane highways and bridge structures actively in use by the traveling public. DES  adjusts to periods of fluctuating workload to successfully deliver projects. Incumbent will be required to travel and perform  fieldwork and will be exposed to dirt, uneven surfaces, extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, and odor associated with  fieldwork. May work around bulky/heavy materials and equipment used in the vicinity of inspection areas. May also be exposed  to the motoring public. DES employees may be given temporary assignments on DES projects throughout the State as workload  demands.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Night shift

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