Occupations/47-5051.00
Rock Splitters, Quarry
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.
AI automation risk
47%
Mixed exposure
Human characteristics
20%
Fewer uniquely human demands
Task orientation
33%
More resilient
A day in this job
- Task
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
- Task
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
- Task
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.
Core tasks
- 01Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
- 02Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
- 03Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
- 04Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)
- Repeating same tasks2.40
- Degree of automation1.83
- Time sitting1.53
- Originality (ability)2.00
- Conflict situations1.43
- Hands-on objects/tools4.01
- Outdoors / weather4.77
- Disease exposure1.00
- Decision freedom3.41
Top abilities
- Arm-Hand Steadiness3.88
- Multilimb Coordination3.62
- Static Strength3.50
- Control Precision3.50
- Trunk Strength3.38
- Near Vision3.25
- Manual Dexterity3.25
- Stamina3.12
Essential skills
- Reading Comprehension2.75
- Active Listening3.00
- Writing2.12
- Speaking2.62
- Mathematics1.88
- Science1.12
- Critical Thinking2.75
- Active Learning2.12
- Learning Strategies2.00
- Monitoring2.88
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