SPEC:  FOUNDATION DRILLER
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION



                                                       Schematic Code:  PI10
                                                       Class Code:      6356
                                                       Established:     3/9/38
                                                       Revised:         7/1/93
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                                    FOUNDATION DRILLER


                                        DEFINITION

           Under supervision, assists in the operation and maintenance of
           foundation exploration and testing equipment; and does other related
           work.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Rigs, and assists in operating drilling equipment in foundation
           boring, including rotary drilling, jetting, and sampling with
           special foundation exploration and testing tools; takes charge and
           operates the equipment when an extra shift is necessary or during
           the leadworker's absence; assists in greasing, repairing, and
           servicing drilling equipment and maintaining it in a safe and
           suitable condition; drives trucks containing drilling equipment; and
           performs manual labor.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class B driver license.
           (Applicants who do not possess the license will be allowed to
           compete in the examination but license must be obtained prior to
           appointment.)
                                           and
           Experience:  Two years of experience as a helper on foundation
           exploration or well drilling equipment, including experience in
           either the operation of soil sampling or diamond drilling equipment.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Tools and equipment used in well and foundation
           drilling and testing work, including use of soil sampling or diamond
           drilling equipment; foundation exploration methods.

           Ability to:  Rig and set up drilling equipment; drive trucks and
           operate drilling equipment; climb steep slopes and work on difficult
           terrain; analyze situations accurately and take effective action;
           communicate effectively.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
           Willingness to travel in performing drilling work for short periods
           throughout the State; physical ability sufficient to perform the
           essential functions of the job.


                                 DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT

           Applicants for positions in this class are required to pass a drug
           screening test.  Testing of current employees who are applicants in
           an examination or who are transferring is permitted only if the
           person does not have a current appointment to a class for which drug
           testing is a requirement.