BOREHOLE DRILLING RIG OPERATOR – ZVIMBA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

VACANCY NOTICE
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, self-dnven and results oriented individuals, to fill the following position that have arisen within Zvimba Rural District Council:
BOREHOLE DRILLING RIG OPERATOR- Grade 6
REPORTING TO CIVIL TECHNICIAN

Qualifications and experience
1. At least 2 years’ experience operating drilling Rigs/as driller
2. Must have a valid drilling related operating certificate
3. Aclass 2 driver’s license and Defensive Driving Certificate is a must
4. The individual must have safety, communication & supervisory skills.
5. Must be able to read and write
6. No criminal record
7. Ability to work in a physical demanding environment
8. Ability to lift & carry heavy tools & supplies
9. Ability to operate other earth moving equipment is an advantage
Job Description
1. Operates the draw-work dunng drilling activities and complex maneuvers.
2. Assist rig down/rig up operations by coordinating and controlling.
3. General drilling rig operation
4. Driving truck mounted rig to and from work sites
5. Ensure that all reporting routines are followed, and that all equipment related paper works are earned out.
6. Fill up a daily drilling report for the activities performed & recording drilling progress.
7. Update the pipe tally book and draft dimensioned drawings of the equipment run in the well.
8. Receives instructions for drilling parameters.
9. Record geological data encountered during work
10. To carryout other general driving and machine operating duties
11. Any other tasks assigned.