Driller / Drill Operator
Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.
At a Glance
Driller / Drill Operator. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Valid Driver's License, CDL Class A License, Positivity.
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High school or GED
1 years
5
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas
Median Wage
$65,010/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+0.2%
Education
No formal educational credential
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (24)
Underground Utilities
Lifting Ability
Mud Systems
Electrical Wiring
Invoicing
Construction
Lock Out / Tag Out
Directional Drilling
Three-Phase
Mechanics
Heavy Equipment
Electrical Equipment
Waste Management
Electronic Circuits
Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
Fiber Optic Cable
Directional Boring
Skid Steer Loaders
Well Drilling
Drilling Fluid
Environment Health And Safety
Low Voltage
Downhole Drilling
Safety Procedures
Common Skills (4)
Positivity
Supervision
Operations
Verbal Communication Skills
Certifications (2)
Valid Driver's License
CDL Class A License
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