Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually 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 | 07/2017 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2017 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 4.0 | 07/2017 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Reaction Time | 1.A.2.c.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Depth Perception | 1.A.4.a.6 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills. | Core | 52 | 07/2017 |
| Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes. | Core | 52 | 07/2017 |
| Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled. | Core | 52 | 07/2017 |
| Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed. | Core | 52 | 07/2017 |
| Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks. | Core | 52 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.69 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.58 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.7 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.18 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.14 | 11/2023 |