Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas on average make:
$60,320 ($29.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
8
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
decrease to 7.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
1 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
apprenticeship.
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Other Job Titles
Auger Operator, Blast Driller, Blast Hole Driller, Boring Machine Operator, Churn Drill Operator, Churn Driller, Construction Driller, Construction Well Drill Operator, Core Driller, Debris Monitor
Tools Used
Adjustable combination wrenches, Air rotary drills, Alternating current AC generators, Backhoe-equipped tractors, Bobcats, Cable tool drills, Chain slings, Core drill rigs, Desanders, Digital video cameras
Tasks
- Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
- Verify depths and alignments of boring positions.
- Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
- Select the appropriate drill for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions.
- Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
Personality
Dependability, Attention to Detail, Adaptability/Flexibility, Stress Tolerance, Initiative, Independence, Self-Control, Concern for Others, Persistence, Innovation
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