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

  • 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.

  • Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
  • Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
  • Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.
  • Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
  • Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.

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