Illinois
Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 47-5023
Description
Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface 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. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.
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Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Growth Opportunity
5.00% growth rate
30 annual job openings
Wage Range
$30/hour
23.82
30.15
50th percentile
34.76
Required Work Experience
Less than 5 years
On-The-Job Training
Long-term on-the-job training
(more than 12 months)
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