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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 06/2010 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.62 | 06/2010 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.62 | 06/2010 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.5 | 06/2010 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.38 | 06/2010 |
| Instructing | 2.B.1.e | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 4.0 | 12/2005 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 12/2005 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 12/2005 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 12/2005 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 12/2005 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.75 | 12/2005 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train crews, and introduce procedures to make drill work more safe and effective. | Core | 105 | 12/2005 |
| Observe pressure gauge and move throttles and levers to control the speed of rotary tables, and to regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes. | Core | 106 | 12/2005 |
| Count sections of drill rod to determine depths of boreholes. | Core | 103 | 12/2005 |
| Push levers and brake pedals to control gasoline, diesel, electric, or steam draw works that lower and raise drill pipes and casings in and out of wells. | Core | 106 | 12/2005 |
| Connect sections of drill pipe, using hand tools and powered wrenches and tongs. | Core | 106 | 12/2005 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.78 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.05 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.2 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.16 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |