Core Drill Superintendent

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome. 

Job Location: Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position: 

The drilling superintendent directs and coordinates statewide drilling activities necessary to obtain material samples and data for subsurface investigations. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do: 

• Establishes job priorities for drilling requests; schedules and assigns work by coordinating with the geotechnical and district personnel; and establishes and maintains a budget for personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Maintains records for drilling personnel, equipment usage, and time reporting.
• Maintains inventory records.
• Performs general field inspections to ensure proper drilling procedures, maintenance of equipment, and training of personnel; and consults with district personnel on problems or special assignments.
• Consults with outside vendors and contractors for services, new drilling equipment, and materials.

Minimum Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Department of Natural Resources Certification for monitoring well installations.
• Eight years of experience in all phases of exploration drilling.

Special Working Conditions: 

• Job requires frequent, statewide, overnight travel.
• This job typically works 4–10-hour days, Monday – Thursday.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE. 

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT’s future and yours. If you’re looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application. 

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