How do they match: 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.

  • Document geological formations encountered during work.
  • Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
  • Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
  • Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.

  • Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
  • Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances.
  • Measure work site dimensions.
  • Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.