Job description template

Water Well Driller Job Description Template

A copy-ready water well driller job description with responsibilities, qualifications, skills and pay guidance: customize it for your company in minutes.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How to use this template

Copy the template below, replace the bracketed fields and tailor duties to your workplace. For pay, national BLS data shows water well drillers earn a median of $60,190 ($28.94/hour); the middle 50% earn $49,900–$72,450.

Job title

Water Well Driller

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable water well driller to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will set up and operate drill rigs, drill through soil and rock and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate drill rigs
  • Drill through soil and rock
  • Install casing and screens
  • Install pumps and pressure tanks
  • Develop and test wells
  • Collect soil and rock samples
  • Maintain rigs and keep well records
  • Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current license or certification as required by [state]
  • Working knowledge of drill rig operation and geology basics
  • Problem solving and independence
  • [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

  • State water well driller license
  • NGWA Certified Well Driller
  • CDL
  • Experience with rotary and cable tool rigs

Skills

  • Casing and grouting
  • Pump installation
  • Water testing
  • Rig maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Reliability

Work environment and schedule

Drillers work outdoors at homes, farms, construction and environmental sites, often driving between locations. Most work full-time with long days in good weather and some travel.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Tips for a water well driller job posting that attracts applicants

  • Use the title candidates search for. “Water Well Driller” is the clearest; alternates include Earth Driller, Geotechnical Driller, Environmental Driller.
  • Show the pay range. Postings with pay get more qualified applicants, and a growing number of states and cities require pay ranges in job postings.
  • Separate must-haves from nice-to-haves. Long requirement lists discourage qualified candidates, especially career changers.
  • Describe a real day. Borrow from our day in the life of a water well driller so applicants self-select accurately.
  • Mention training. Highlighting structured onboarding: such as Water Well Driller training: widens your applicant pool.

Next steps

Screen and interview with our Water Well Driller hiring guide, then onboard with the 30-60-90 day plan.

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