"Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas" - Part 1
Job Description, Duties and Jobs

Basic Job Description:

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.