Drilling Machine Operator: Inside Jobs

Operates mobile drilling machine to drill blastholes horizontally in underground mine or in face of strip mine: Drives machine into room where coal, salt, or ore has been undercut. Measures undercuttings with steel rod to determine depth of undercut and location of holes to be drilled. Marks hole locations and boundaries of cut on ribs and face, using chalk. Moves controls to position drill. Starts drill and advances it into rib or face to specified depth. Repositions machine to drill additional holes in specified pattern. Observes electric power cable when moving machine to avoid damage to cable. May drill blastholes in roof to prepare for blasting.

Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

How much does a Drilling Machine Operator make?

Nationally: $28,000 – $59,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

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Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA — 12 miles — Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of lifelong learning which provides innovative- challenging- and quality educational offerings for its diverse students and community.

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA — 33 miles — Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and understanding- critical thinking- sound decision making- cultural awareness- effective communication...

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA — 103 miles
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College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV — 224 miles
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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ — 369 miles — The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning- preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education- career preparation- developmental education- economic development- and continuous...

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ — 387 miles
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