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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.

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29 tasks14 core, 14 supplemental, 1 not rated
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Construction & ExtractionOne of its 65 occupations
Code
47-5023.00SOC 2018: 47-5023

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14 core tasks, 14 supplemental and 1 not rated, each quoted as published, with where it came from.

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Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not allNot rated: O*NET has not rated it core or supplemental

  1. Task 1. Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.Core taskTask 13673Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  2. Task 2. Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.Core taskTask 13671Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  3. Task 3. Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.Core taskTask 13668Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  4. Task 4. Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.Core taskTask 13674Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  5. Task 5. Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.Core taskTask 13677Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  6. Task 6. Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.Core taskTask 13676Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  7. Task 7. Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.Core taskTask 13669Rated by 51 people who do the job, July 2017
  8. Task 8. Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.Core taskTask 13678Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  9. Task 9. Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.Core taskTask 13672Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  10. Task 10. Document geological formations encountered during work.Core taskTask 13686Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  11. Task 11. Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.Core taskTask 13679Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  12. Task 12. Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.Core taskTask 13682Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  13. Task 13. Record drilling progress and geological data.Core taskTask 13680Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  14. Task 14. Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.Core taskTask 13681Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  15. Task 15. Fabricate well casings.Supplemental taskTask 13696Rated by 51 people who do the job, July 2017
  16. Task 16. Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.Supplemental taskTask 13683Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  17. Task 17. Create and lay out designs for drill and blast patterns.Supplemental taskTask 21016Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  18. Task 18. Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures to develop wells.Supplemental taskTask 13689Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  19. Task 19. Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.Supplemental taskTask 13684Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  20. Task 20. Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.Supplemental taskTask 13692Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  21. Task 21. Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.Supplemental taskTask 13675Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  22. Task 22. Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.Supplemental taskTask 13685Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  23. Task 23. Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.Supplemental taskTask 13691Rated by 51 people who do the job, July 2017
  24. Task 24. Design well pumping systems.Supplemental taskTask 13690Rated by 51 people who do the job, July 2017
  25. Task 25. Signal crane operators to move equipment.Supplemental taskTask 13694Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  26. Task 26. Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.Supplemental taskTask 13687Rated by 52 people who do the job, July 2017
  27. Task 27. Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.Supplemental taskTask 13695Rated by 51 people who do the job, July 2017
  28. Task 28. Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.Supplemental taskTask 13688Rated by 51 people who do the job, July 2017
  29. Task 29. Monitor drilling operations, by checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.Not ratedTask 23489Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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