How do they match: Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

  • Construction Driller

  • 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.

  • Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
  • Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
  • Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.

  • Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
  • Position construction or extraction equipment.
  • Select construction equipment.