Cable driller A cable driller (more commonly called a cable-tool driller or cable-tool drilling operator) is a worker who operates a cable-tool drilling rig. This is an older but still sometimes-used drilling method for water wells, shallow oil wells, and geotechnical work. A cable driller: * Operates a cable-tool rig, which repeatedly lifts and drops a heavy drill bit to break rock. * Monitors the drilling progress and controls tools like the drilling line, bit, and bailer. * Removes crushed material (“cuttings”) from the hole. * Maintains and repairs equipment on the rig. * Ensures safety procedures while drilling. About cable-tool drilling Cable-tool drilling: * Uses a percussion method (smashing rather than rotating). * Is slower than modern rotary drilling. * Is simple, robust, and good for areas where rotary rigs struggle (loose formations, hard rock, remote locations)...