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name: driller
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'driller' (also: earth driller, assistant driller, drillers assistant). Use when the user asks for typical driller work such as: Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.; Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.; Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites."
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# Driller

Drillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes.

## Core workflow

1. Repair and maintain automotive and drilling equipment, using hand tools.
2. Observe and monitor equipment operation during the extraction process to detect any problems.
3. Drive moving equipment to transport materials and parts to excavation sites.
4. Clean up work areas and remove debris after extraction activities are complete.
5. Organize materials to prepare for use.
6. Unload materials, devices, and machine parts, using hand tools.
7. Load materials into well holes or into equipment, using hand tools.
8. Clean and prepare sites for excavation or boring.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- check borehole depth
- coordinate drilling
- inspect drilling equipment
- maintain drilling equipment
- operate drilling equipment
- position drills
- record drilling
- set up drilling rigs
- transport drilling rigs
- troubleshoot

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/364e61ab-1631-4fe1-a170-e88797aad6f9), O*NET 30.3 (47-5081.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*