Usually work more than 40 hours a week. More workers work overtime in this industry than in all other industries.
Usually work eight hours a day for seven days, and then have a few days off. In offshore drilling, drillers may work 12 hours a day for 14 days, and then have 14 days off.
Are often away from home for weeks or months at a time.
GAS AND OIL DRILLERS will:
Use hand and power tools
Work outdoors exposed to high noise levels
Keep detailed records
May be away from home for long periods
GAS AND OIL DRILLERS will frequently:
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Stand for long periods of time.
Repeat the same movements.
Walk or run for long periods of time.
Bend or twist their body.
It is important that GAS AND OIL DRILLERS will be able to:
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Use fingers or hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
