ONET Occupations » 47-5021.00

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap sub-surface 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. May use explosives. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.45)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.25)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.25)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (4.25)
  5. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.23)
  6. Imagine - Data (4.23)
  7. Pay attention to details - Data (4.18)
  8. Manipulate - Things (4.00)
  9. Control, expedite things - Things (4.00)
  10. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.87)
  11. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (3.75)
  13. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.53)
  14. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  2. Operation and Control (4.00)
  1. Control Precision (4.00)
  2. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  3. Manual Dexterity (3.75)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  5. Reaction Time (3.63)
  6. Rate Control (3.50)
  7. Depth Perception (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.27)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.18)
  3. Persistence (3.75)
  4. Independence (3.68)
  5. Initiative (3.66)
  6. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.63)
  7. Cooperation (3.60)
  8. Leadership (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.45)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.25)
  3. Thinking Creatively (4.23)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.07)
  5. Training and Teaching Others (3.87)
  6. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.71)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.57)
  1. Maintain Or Repair Construction Machinery Or Equipment (4.45)
  2. Operate Power Driven Pumps (4.25)
  3. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.25)
  4. Use Measuring Devices In Construction Or Extraction Work (4.25)
  5. Extract Core Sample Or Drill Rod From Well Hole (4.25)
  6. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (4.25)
  7. Drive Automobile, Van, Or Light Truck (3.71)
  8. Drive Truck With Capacity Greater Than 3 Tons (3.71)
  9. Operate Tractor With Accessories Or Attachments (3.71)
  10. Operate Earth-Moving Or Other Heavy Construction Equipment (3.71)
  11. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.57)