Earth Drillers
Code: 47-5023.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
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
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
- Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
- Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Mobile location based services software
Global positioning system GPS software
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
design
Business
management
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
communicate by speaking
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions About Earth Drillers
Salaries for a Earth Drillers vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Earth Drillers in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Earth Drillers include: Microsoft Excel, Global positioning system GPS software, Microsoft Office software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Earth Drillers professionals across diverse sectors.
Live UK Vacancies for Earth Drillers
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ICDS
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Robertson Recruitment Services Ltd
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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