Construction and Well Drillers
Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
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18%
78%
National data for earth drillers, except oil and gas (SOC 47-5021).
$18,780
$26,540
$46,370
$9.03
$12.76
$22.29
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Little or no work experience

    • Hours

  • May travel to worksites. Some companies work both nationally and internationally.
    • CONSTRUCTION and WELL DRILLERS will:
  • Operate heavy equipment, such as trucks and drills
  • Deal with a variety of surfaces and soils
    • CONSTRUCTION and WELL DRILLERS frequently:
  • Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Stand for long periods of time.
    • It is important that CONSTRUCTION and WELL DRILLERS will be able to:
  • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
  • Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
  • Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
    • Congratulations! You have enough education to select this career. Choose an option on the right.