Quarry Rock Splitter Job at Course Advisor, Washington DC

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  • Course Advisor
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Quarry Rock Splitter Example Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges. Life As a Quarry Rock Splitter Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers. Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses. Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut. Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools. Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines. Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels. Skills Frequently Used When polled, Quarry Rock Splitters say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs: Operation and Control : Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring : Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Active Listening : 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. Monitoring : Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Time Management : Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Related Job Titles for this Occupation: Quarry Manager Ledge Man Quarry Worker Quarrying Specialist Job Opportunities In 2016, there was an estimated number of 3,700 jobs in the United States for Quarry Rock Splitter. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Quarry Rock Splitter. The BLS estimates 400 yearly job openings in this field. The states with the most job growth for Quarry Rock Splitter are Utah, Missouri, and Tennessee . Watch out if you plan on working in Georgia, Arkansas, or Virginia . These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession. Salary Information The typical yearly salary for Quarry Rock Splitters is somewhere between $25,120 and $49,760. Quarry Rock Splitters who work in Washington, Illinois, or Colorado , make the highest salaries. Tools Used Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Quarry Rock Splitters may use on a daily basis: Time reporting software Becoming a Quarry Rock Splitter What education is needed to be a Quarry Rock Splitter? How Long Does it Take to Become a Quarry Rock Splitter? Where do Quarry Rock Splitters Work? Quarry Rock Splitters work in various industries. #J-18808-Ljbffr Course Advisor

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