Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
Civilian:
Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap sub-surface 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. May use explosives. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
Job Titles
- Auger Operator
- Blast Hole Driller
- Blaster
- Blasting Production Technician
- Boring Machine Operator
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $40,200
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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