Driller: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire a driller?

Drillers create holes for different projects such as geological research, oil/mining or construction. They make sure the hole is in the right place and at the correct depth so that your project can continue.

Contributions of a great driller:

• Know how to work all drilling equipment
• Can drill a hole that matches the exact project specifications
• Enforce safety procedures while drilling the hole

What are the different types of drillers?

Drillers work for a variety of industries, all of which need precise work to do their duties. A driller will work in a particular industry and be in charge of everything that has to do with digging the hole. That means they have to know how to use the different machinery needed for the specific job and what types of safety precautions they need to put in place before they start their work. The following is a list of different industries that require a driller to do their work:

• Geological research driller: Work with geological researchers making precise cuts in the earth to reveal geological forms.
• Oil production drillers: Use large drilling rigs to tap into oil reserves under the earth.
• Mining drillers: Will use a variety of drilling machinery to create the mines for mineral extraction.
• Water extraction drillers: Help water companies drill holes for water extraction from aquifers.
• Construction/demolition: Use a variety of machinery to create holes for construction or demolition.

Where to find a driller

To find the right driller for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

• Professional association: Drillers will be part of different associations depending on what industry they work for. By placing a job advertisement on the professional association’s website, you can find candidates with the right type of experience.
• Job fairs for high school students: A driller does not need a post-secondary education so participating in a high school job fair might be a good way of finding new talent.
• Networking events: There are often networking events that are held for workers in different industries. If you are looking for a particular type of driller, you could attend one of these events and find a great candidate.

Post your job online: Try posting your driller job on Indeed to find and attract quality driller candidates.

Skills to look for in a great driller

A great driller candidate will have the following skills and attributes, as well as work experience that reflects:

• expertise at using drilling machinery
• ability to keep the job site safe
• communication skills for drilling holes in the precise location
• ability to work as part of a team
• problem-solving capability in regard to equipment

Writing a driller job description

A thoughtful description is important for finding qualified driller candidates. A driller job description includes a compelling summary of the role, a detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required and preferred skills for the position.

When writing your driller job description, consider including some or all of the following keywords to improve the visibility of your job posting. These are the most popular search terms leading to clicks on driller jobs, according to Indeed data:

• driller
• mining
• drilling
• heavy equipment operator
• oil rig

Interviewing driller candidates

Strong candidates for driller positions will be confident answering questions regarding:

• Experience working as part of a team
• Understanding of how to keep a job site safe
• Expertise in using machinery, including doing small repairs
• Experience locating an exact spot for drilling

Need help coming up with interview questions? See our list of interview questions for examples (with sample answers).