• Completing well records and reports clearly, concisely, and on schedule
• Knowing and applying correct safety procedures in the construction and operation of water wells
• Gaining knowledge about geological formations to locate clean/safe water sources for drinking
• Servicing and maintaining drilling equipment; safely using drilling and boring tools to drill wells
• Communicating effectively with co-workers and other contractors and supervisors
• Providing customer service through locating and estimating costs of new well construction or existing well restoration

• Secondary school diploma with math, science, and English credits; those 16 years and older who have completed grade 10 can apply to OYAP to gain apprenticeship work hours
• While not mandatory, completion of a 5,000-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training, is recommended

• Work primarily outdoors, often in remote locations
• Hours can be unpredictable; required to stay on site until job is complete
• Employers include residential building developers, building construction firms, and construction site maintenance firms

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $27.00-$35.00 per hour.

Water Well Driller (605B)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Water Well Driller (605B) may be for you!

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