Drillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes.

Alternative/Related

• drillers assistant
• assistant driller
• earth driller

ISCO Code

8111-01

Essential Skills and Competences

• check borehole depth
• coordinate drilling
• inspect drilling equipment
• maintain drilling equipment
• operate drilling equipment
• position drills
• record drilling
• set up drilling rigs
• transport drilling rigs
• troubleshoot

Essential Knowledge

none

Optional Skill and Competence

• follow health and safety procedures in construction
• operate core drilling equipment
• operate drilling jumbo
• provide first aid
• work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

• health and safety hazards underground
• impact of geological factors on mining operations
• mechanics