DRILLING-MACHINE OPERATOR (0125HY V1) Hybrid

Geotill

Registered 2026

Indiana (OA)

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Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

Skills

7.5K

OJT hours

Safety Procedures & OSHA Compliance

200

Attend safety training sessions (OSHA 10/30, hazard recognition) Identify and mitigate site hazards Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly Follow lockout/tagout and confined space protocols Conduct safety inspections before starting work

Equipment Operation (Drill Rigs, Support Equipment)

2.8K

Operate drilling rigs (auger, hollow stem, rotary, etc.) Operate support equipment (skid steers, loaders, trucks) Perform pre-operation checks Follow manufacturer and site safety procedures Coordinate with crew for drilling activities

Site Preparation & Setup

750

Clear and mark drilling locations Set up rig and support equipment Install safety barriers and traffic control if needed Prepare tools, materials, and consumables Ensure proper layout of boreholes according to plans

Soil & Rock Sampling (SPT, Shelby Tubes, Coring)

Collect standard penetration test (SPT) samples Take Shelby tube and other disturbed/undisturbed samples Perform rock coring using NQ/NWL core barrels Label, document, and store samples properly Maintain sampling equipment

Boring & Drilling Operations

1.4K

Drill boreholes to specified depths Monitor drilling parameters and soil/rock conditions Adjust drilling techniques based on site conditions Clean and maintain boreholes during drilling Record drilling logs and observations

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

550

Perform routine equipment maintenance (lubrication, inspection) Troubleshoot mechanical issues Replace worn parts and consumables Report equipment issues to supervisor Maintain maintenance logs

Documentation & Field Reporting

500

Record drilling activities in field logs Document sample collection and storage Prepare reports for supervisors or clients Maintain accurate safety and inspection records

Material Handling & Site Cleanup

300

Transport drilling materials and tools to site Load/unload samples safely Remove debris and waste from drilling site Store tools and equipment properly Ensure site is left safe and clean after work

Safety Procedures & OSHA Compliance

500

Attend safety training sessions (OSHA 10/30, hazard recognition) Identify and mitigate site hazards Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly Follow lockout/tagout and confined space protocols Conduct safety inspections before starting work

Equipment Operation (Drill Rigs, Support Equipment)

1.4K

Operate drilling rigs (auger, hollow stem, rotary, etc.) Operate support equipment (skid steers, loaders, trucks) Perform pre-operation checks Follow manufacturer and site safety procedures Coordinate with crew for drilling activities

Site Preparation & Setup

650

Clear and mark drilling locations Set up rig and support equipment Install safety barriers and traffic control if needed Prepare tools, materials, and consumables Ensure proper layout of boreholes according to plans

Soil & Rock Sampling (SPT, Shelby Tubes, Coring)

Collect standard penetration test (SPT) samples Take Shelby tube and other disturbed/undisturbed samples Perform rock coring using NQ/NWL core barrels Label, document, and store samples properly Maintain sampling equipment

Boring & Drilling Operations

1.4K

Drill boreholes to specified depths Monitor drilling parameters and soil/rock conditions Adjust drilling techniques based on site conditions Clean and maintain boreholes during drilling Record drilling logs and observations

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

550

Perform routine equipment maintenance (lubrication, inspection) Troubleshoot mechanical issues Replace worn parts and consumables Report equipment issues to supervisor Maintain maintenance logs

Documentation & Field Reporting

400

Record drilling activities in field logs Document sample collection and storage Prepare reports for supervisors or clients Maintain accurate safety and inspection records

Material Handling & Site Cleanup

300

Transport drilling materials and tools to site Load/unload samples safely Remove debris and waste from drilling site Store tools and equipment properly Ensure site is left safe and clean after work

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