Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary: How Much Do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Make ? 2021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary Guide

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Salary

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$46.3K

Growth

14%

Bright Outlook

Bright

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No

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Job 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.

Also known as:

Blast Hole Driller, Diamond Driller, Drill Operator, Driller, Hard Rock Drill Operator, Highwall Drill Operator, Rock Drill Operator, Underground Drill Operator, Water Well Driller, Well Driller

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$32,020	$37,560	$46,250	$57,810	$71,730
Hourly Wage	$15.40	$18.06	$22.24	$27.79	$34.48

How Much Do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$32,020

$37,560

$46,250

$57,810

$71,730

Hourly Wage

$15.40

$18.06

$22.24

$27.79

$34.48

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Tasks

Fabricate well casings.
Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
Pour water into wells, or pump water or slush into wells to cool drill bits and to remove drillings.
Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Create and lay out designs for drill and blast patterns.
Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
Monitor drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
Place and install screens, casings, pumps, and other well fixtures to develop wells.
Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
Document geological formations encountered during work.
Operate water-well drilling rigs and other equipment to drill, bore, and dig for water wells or for environmental assessment purposes.
Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
Record drilling progress and geological data.
Retrieve lost equipment from bore holes, using retrieval tools and equipment.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Review client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to determine feasibility, and to determine cost estimates.
Drill or bore holes in rock for blasting, grouting, anchoring, or building foundations.
Perform pumping tests to assess well performance.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Disinfect, reconstruct, and redevelop contaminated wells and water pumping systems, and clean and disinfect new wells in preparation for use.
Signal crane operators to move equipment.
Withdraw drill rods from holes, and extract core samples.
Inspect core samples to determine nature of strata, or take samples to laboratories for analysis.
Retract augers to force discharge dirt from holes.
Observe electronic graph recorders and flow meters that monitor the water used to flush debris from holes.

What Activities Do Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Do?

Fabricate parts or components.
Operate drilling equipment.
Pour materials into or on designated areas.
Operate drilling equipment.
Operate pumps or compressors.
Operate drilling equipment.
Select construction equipment.
Install drilling equipment.
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
Develop equipment or component configurations.
Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.
Monitor extraction operations.
Position construction or extraction equipment.
Measure work site dimensions.
Maintain drilling equipment.
Select construction equipment.
Record operational or environmental data.
Operate drilling equipment.
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
Position construction or extraction equipment.
Assemble products or production equipment.
Record operational or environmental data.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
Drill holes in earth or rock.
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
Prepare excavation or extraction sites for commissioning or decommissioning.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Decontaminate equipment or sites to remove hazardous or toxic substances.
Signal equipment operators to indicate proper equipment positioning.
Collect geological samples.
Collect geological samples.
Operate drilling equipment.
Monitor extraction operations.

Typical Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Knowledge?

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

What Are Typical Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Abilities?

Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Arm-Hand Steadiness - Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Reaction Time - Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Manual Dexterity - Holding or moving items with your hands.
Depth Perception - Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Rate Control - Changing when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Perceptual Speed - Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

What Are Typical Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Skills? 2021

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.

What Are Typical Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Interests?

Conventional - Occupations related to Conventional interests frequently involve following set procedures and routines. They include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	18,900	21,500	14%	2,900

What Is The Projected Employment For Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas ? 2021

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

18,900

21,500

14%

2,900

What Is The Required Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas Education & Experience? 2021

High school diploma or equivalent
No work experience
1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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