Job Summary:

The Earth Driller will use large machines to drill or bore holes for utilities or extracting water, minerals, or other resources.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Skillfully operates heavy equipment including large drilling and boring machines.
• Works with drilling crew to traverse worksite and drill specific holes where directed.
• Transports, prepares, and stabilizes earth drilling equipment.
• Measures dimensions of work area.
• Identifies the optimal drill bit for each job, changing equipment as necessary.
• Creates wells by placing and installing fixtures, pumps, casings, or screens.
• Understands and controls the velocity and depth at which the hole is drilled.
• Develops, maintains, and documents the geology, such as mineral deposits, of area where drilling is occurring.
• Estimates costs for clients.
• Ensures that drill machinery is properly maintained.
• Assists with the placement of explosives as requested on mining or construction sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of rock and soil conditions.
• Ability to choose the correct tools for the specific job.
• Thorough understanding of large machines, including how to operate and maintain them safely, efficiently, and effectively.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to three years of training required, either through an apprenticeship or an Associates degree.
• At least one year of related experience required.
• Licensed according to state requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working with large and possibly noisy equipment.
• Must have excellent depth perception, hearing, and manual dexterity to operate all machines safely.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.