Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
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Salary Information
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas: $59,600 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate drilling equipment. | General |
| Measure work site dimensions. | General |
| Select construction equipment. | General |
| Install drilling equipment. | General |
| Drill holes in earth or rock. | General |
| Remove debris or vegetation from work sites. | General |
| Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. | General |
| Record operational or environmental data. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Assemble products or production equipment. | General |
| Position construction or extraction equipment. | General |
| Operate pumps or compressors. | General |
| Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation. | General |
| Collect geological samples. | General |
| Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning. | General |
| Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations. | General |
| Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Maintain drilling equipment. | Maintenance |
| Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. | Maintenance |
| Monitor extraction operations. | Maintenance |
| Pour materials into or on designated areas. | Development |
| Develop equipment or component configurations. | Development |
| Design energy production or management equipment or systems. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Vertical Closed Loop Driller | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |
| Certified Well Driller | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |
| Master Ground Water Contractor | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |