Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
2. 02Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
3. 03Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
4. 04Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
5. 05Operate machines to flush earth cuttings or to blow dust from holes.
6. 06Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
7. 07Perform routine maintenance and upgrade work on machines and equipment, such as replacing parts, building up drill bits, and lubricating machinery.
8. 08Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
9. 09Document geological formations encountered during work.
10. 10Drive trucks, tractors, or truck-mounted drills to and from work sites.
11. 11Assemble and position machines, augers, casing pipes, and other equipment, using hand and power tools.
12. 12Record drilling progress and geological data.

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