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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Auger Operator

2.	Blast Hole Driller

3.	Blaster

4.	Blasting Production Technician

5.	Boring Machine Operator

6.	Churn Drill Operator

7.	Churn Driller

8.	Coal Mine Bore Hole Drill Operator

9.	Construction Driller

10.	Core Drill Operator

11.	Core Driller

12.	Core Sampler

13.	Deep Well Contractor

14.	Diamond Driller

15.	Directional Driller

16.	Drill Hand

17.	Drill Operator

18.	Drill Runner

19.	Driller

20.	Drilling Machine Operator

21.	Drilling Machine Runner

22.	Earth Auger Operator

23.	Earth Boring Machine Operator

24.	Electric Drill Operator

25.	Environmental Sampler

26.	Explosive Bore Hole Driller

27.	Foundation Drill Operator

28.	Geotechnical Operating Engineer

29.	Geothermal Operating Engineer

30.	Ground Water Contractor

31.	Hard Rock Drill Operator

32.	Heavy Equipment Operator

33.	Highwall Drill Operator

34.	Hole Digger Operator

35.	Horizontal Drill Operator

36.	Horizontal Earth Boring Machine Operator

37.	Hydraulic Rock Drill Operator

38.	Jumper

39.	Machine Driller

40.	Mine Equipment Operator

41.	Operating Engineer

42.	Overburden Drill Operator

43.	Post Hole Digger

44.	Post Hole Digging Machine Operator

45.	Raise Driller

46.	Rock Drill Operator

47.	Shot Core Drill Operator

48.	Soil Sampler

49.	Stoper

50.	Test Borer

51.	Test Driller

52.	Tunneling Machine Operator

53.	Wagon Drill Operator

54.	Wagon Driller

55.	Wagoner

56.	Wash Driller

57.	Water Well Driller

58.	Well Digger

59.	Well Drill Operator

60.	Well Driller

61.	Well Driller Helper

62.	Well Testing Operator

Job Tasks

	Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings. Pour materials into or on designated areas. Operate pumps or compressors.

	Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled. Operate drilling equipment.

	Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes. Operate drilling equipment.

	Verify depths and alignments of boring positions. Measure work site dimensions.

	Document geological formations encountered during work. Record operational or environmental data.

	Perform pumping tests to assess well performance. Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.

	Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples. Collect geological samples.

	Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment. Monitor extraction operations.

	Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes. Operate drilling equipment.

	Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions. Select construction equipment.

	Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills. Operate drilling equipment.

	Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed. Select construction equipment. Install drilling equipment.

	Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations. Drill holes in earth or rock.

	Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes. Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.

	Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks. Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

	Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes. Operate drilling equipment.

	Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery. Maintain drilling equipment.

	Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures to develop wells. Position construction or extraction equipment.

	Design well pumping systems.

	Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites. Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

	Record drilling progress and geological data. Record operational or environmental data.

	Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use. Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances. Clean equipment or facilities. Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning.

	Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates. Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.

	Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools. Assemble products or production equipment. Position construction or extraction equipment.

	Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes. Monitor extraction operations.

	Signal crane operators to move equipment. Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.

	Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis. Collect geological samples.

	Fabricate well casings. Fabricate parts or components.

	Operate hoists to lift power line poles into position. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

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