U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

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The information on this page relates to the 2000 SOC, for more recent information, see the 2010 SOC System.

47-5012 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove petroleum products from the earth and to find and remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

Derrick, Rotary Drill, and Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining (broad occupation)

Extraction Workers (minor group)

Construction and Extraction Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009