Rock Splitters, Quarry

Occupation Description

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.

• Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
• Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
• Set charges of explosives to split rock.
• Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
• Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
• Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.

Operation and Control
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Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring
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Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension
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Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Blaster
• Quarry Driller
• Saw Operator
• Quarrying Specialist

There were about 3,700 jobs for Quarry Rock Splitter in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Quarry Rock Splitter. The BLS estimates 400 yearly job openings in this field.

The typical yearly salary for Quarry Rock Splitters is somewhere between $25,120 and $49,760. Quarry Rock abierta Parents who work in Washington, Illinois, or Colorado, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Quarry Rock Splitters may use on a daily basis:

• Time reporting software