Army MOS · Engineering
C3 Well Drilling
Overview
Well drilling specialists operate equipment used to drill wells. They fill positions that require qualification in well drilling equipment operation.
Core Skills
- heavy equipment operation
- site survey and assessment
- basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- preventive maintenance and inspection
- worksite safety and risk management
- technical drawing and blueprint interpretation
- field data collection and reporting
- logistics and materials handling
- teamwork in field environments
- basic project planning and scheduling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Project
- Procore software
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Global positioning system GPS software
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Facilities Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Well Driller (CWD)
- Certified Professional Constructor (CPC)
- Certified Sales Professional (CSP)
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Career Growth
- Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
- Transportation: Highway Construction Inspection: Level II · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) · Funded · Promotion points
What the Work Involves
- Operate controls to stabilize machines and to position and align drills.
- Start, stop, and control drilling speed of machines and insertion of casings into holes.
- Regulate air pressure, rotary speed, and downward pressure, according to the type of rock or concrete being drilled.
- Select and attach drill bits and drill rods, adding more rods as hole depths increase, and changing drill bits as needed.
- Drive or guide truck-mounted equipment into position, level and stabilize rigs, and extend telescoping derricks.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators
- Hoist and Winch Operators
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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