Tasks Include:

• dismantles, moves and re-assembles drilling rigs and accessory
  equipment
• starts and stops drills and directs the assembly and
  disassembly of pipes, casings and drill heads
• monitors equipment and progress during drilling operations
• takes samples of ore, liquids and gases and packages them
• operates auxiliary equipment such as pumps for the expulsion
  of air, water or mud
• records performance details and information obtained from
  wells and keeps logs detailing operations
• carries out minor maintenance and repairs, lubricates and
  cleans equipment
• may construct and test wells for oil, gas or water extraction
• may operate equipment to drill shot holes, and set and
  detonate explosives
• may operate equipment to construct mine workings
  

Specialisations:

• Development Driller
• Directional Driller
• Jumbo Operator
• Power Tong Operator
• Raise Drill Operator
• Rock Drill Operator
• Stope Miner