Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
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.
AI Risk Score
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- 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.
- Document geological formations encountered during work.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards