Rock Splitters, Quarry

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Rock Splitters, Quarry

What they do

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

Also Called: Driller, Quarry Worker, Rock Splitter, Splitter Operator, Stone Breaker, Stone Splitter, Driller, Quarry Worker, Rock Splitter, Splitter Operator, Stone Breaker, Stone Splitter

$32,050
Starting Salary (2023)
$46,530
Median Salary (2023)
1.9%
Projected Job Growth
3,610
Employment (2022)

Typical Tasks

Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.

What kind of work is this?

Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Cooperation

What key skills are needed for this job?

Operation and Control
Operations Monitoring
Active Listening
Monitoring
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving

Expected Knowledge

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Common Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Controlling Machines and Processes
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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