Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 1 – Little or no preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 4.0 | 06/2010 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.88 | 06/2010 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.5 | 06/2010 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.38 | 06/2010 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.38 | 06/2010 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.38 | 06/2010 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 4.0 | 06/2006 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.88 | 06/2006 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 06/2006 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 06/2006 |
| Reaction Time | 1.A.2.c.1 | 3.75 | 06/2006 |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.A.3.c.1 | 3.63 | 06/2006 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect derricks, or order their inspection, prior to being raised or lowered. | Core | 80 | 06/2006 |
| Inspect derricks for flaws, and clean and oil derricks to maintain proper working conditions. | Core | 80 | 06/2006 |
| Control the viscosity and weight of the drilling fluid. | Core | 79 | 06/2006 |
| Repair pumps, mud tanks, and related equipment. | Core | 80 | 06/2006 |
| Set and bolt crown blocks to posts at tops of derricks. | Core | 77 | 06/2006 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.64 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.54 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.64 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.01 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |