- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap sub-surface 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. May use explosives. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment. They are naturally good at Control Precision, Reaction Time, Multilimb Coordination, and Problem Sensitivity. Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Education and Training, and Mathematics and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Documenting/Recording Information
Thinking Creatively
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Training and Teaching Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Developing and Building Teams
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Performing Administrative Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Processing Information
Performing General Physical Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Abilities
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Multilimb Coordination
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Depth Perception
Manual Dexterity
Rate Control
Response Orientation
Selective Attention
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Hearing Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Information Ordering
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Near Vision
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Recognition
Auditory Attention
Written Expression
Time Sharing
Far Vision
Written Comprehension
Speech Clarity
Speed of Closure
Spatial Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Trunk Strength
Glare Sensitivity
Fluency of Ideas
Wrist-Finger Speed
Extent Flexibility
Originality
Static Strength
Memorization
Speed of Limb Movement
Night Vision
Number Facility
Peripheral Vision
Gross Body Equilibrium
Mathematical Reasoning
Sound Localization
Stamina
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Education and Training
Mathematics
Building and Construction
Public Safety and Security
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Transportation
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Design
Production and Processing
English Language
Geography
Computers and Electronics
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Psychology
Physics
Medicine and Dentistry
Clerical
Wages
Alaska
$54,400
Louisiana
$54,400
California
$52,970
Massachusetts
$52,480
Nevada
$51,850
Indiana
$49,180
Connecticut
$49,120
Minnesota
$48,830
Maryland
$47,170
New Jersey
$45,360
Wisconsin
$44,480
Utah
$44,100
New York
$43,230
New Hampshire
$43,030
South Dakota
$42,780
Kentucky
$42,690
Delaware
$41,290
Hawaii
$40,110
West Virginia
$39,630
Oregon
$39,250
Pennsylvania
$39,230
Arizona
$38,980
North Carolina
$38,520
Michigan
$38,320
Montana
$38,130
Virginia
$37,320
Kansas
$37,270
Colorado
$36,950
Missouri
$36,880
Maine
$36,720
Vermont
$35,970
Georgia
$35,950
Ohio
$35,650
Oklahoma
$35,510
Nebraska
$35,410
Arkansas
$35,080
Washington
$34,790
Wyoming
$34,730
New Mexico
$34,550
Alabama
$34,540
Illinois
$34,380
Idaho
$34,000
South Carolina
$33,920
Florida
$33,790
Tennessee
$33,780
Texas
$33,090
Iowa
$31,380
Mississippi
$25,520
Puerto Rico
$21,890
Skills
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Coordination
Monitoring
Repairing
Complex Problem Solving
Quality Control Analysis
Instructing
Active Listening
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Service Orientation
Equipment Selection
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Negotiation
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Technology Design
Mathematics
Operations Analysis
Installation
Management of Material Resources
Science
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Relationships
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Persistence
Independence
Initiative
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
Leadership
Integrity
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Self Control
Analytical Thinking
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Freedom to Make Decisions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Work With Work Group or Team
Contact With Others
Level of Competition
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Deal With External Customers
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Time Pressure
Consequence of Error
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Duration of Typical Work Week
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Under Cover
Physical Proximity
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Work Schedules
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Degree of Automation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Every day-
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Decision Making
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
-Once a week or more but not every day-
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Face-to-Face Discussions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Decision Making
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Public Speaking
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
- Importance Supplemental-
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Fabricate well casings.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Design well pumping systems.
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Fabricate well casings.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Fabricate well casings.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Fabricate well casings.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Fabricate well casings.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures in order to develop wells.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)