Machine Driller: Inside Jobs

Sets up and operates self-propelled or truck-mounted drilling machine to bore blasting holes in overburden at strip mine, open pit, quarry, or construction site: Positions and stabilizes machine, using jacks, and lowers drill shaft into position. Moves levers to start and advance drill into overburden, ore, or rock formation. Stops drill to install additional drill stems. Observes operation to detect binding or stoppage of drill. Removes drill when specified depth has been reached. Replaces broken or worn parts, using handtools, and lubricates equipment. May charge and set off explosives in blasting holes. May be assisted by DRILLER HELPER. May be designated according to type of drill operated as Tractor-Drill Operator; Rotary-Drill Operator; Wagon-Drill Operator.

Helpful: You always keep an eye out for what other people need.

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

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

How much does a Machine Driller make?

Nationally: $28,000 – $59,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

Become a Machine Driller

Machine Driller schools closest to Los Angeles, CA 90051 change location

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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