AI Assistant for 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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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.(Core task)
  • 2Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.(Core task)
  • 3Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.(Core task)
  • 4Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.(Core task)
  • 5Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.(Core task)
  • 6Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.(Core task)
  • 7Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.(Core task)
  • 8Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.(Core task)
  • 9Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.(Core task)
  • 10Document geological formations encountered during work.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Selection

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalAdministration and ManagementTransportationPublic Safety and SecurityDesignMathematicsProduction and ProcessingLaw and Government

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Global positioning system GPS software

Daily Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Handling and Moving Objects

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