Is being an earth driller a good fit for you?
Runs drills that reach water, salt and minerals underground. Also takes soil and rock samples, and drills holes for explosives.
What the work involves
- Operates controls to steady machines and position and line up drills.
- Starts, stops and controls drilling speed and the fitting of casings into holes.
- Adjusts air pressure, speed and downward pressure to suit the rock or concrete being drilled.
- Chooses and attaches drill bits and rods, adding rods as holes get deeper.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on, organising and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an earth driller is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.