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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.



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$56.6k

Annual median Salary

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Education

These occupations usually require a high school diploma.


73%

High school diploma or equivalent

15%

Less than high school diploma

12%

Post-secondary certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Blast Hole Driller

Drill Operator

Driller

Well Driller

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