Rock Splitters, Quarry
O*NET Code: 47-5051.00
Education Level
Zone 1 - Little/No Prep
High school or less
Description
Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
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💼 Also Known As
DrillerQuarry Chop Saw OperatorQuarry DrillerQuarry Plug and Feather DrillerQuarry WorkerQuarrying SpecialistRock BreakerRock PickerRock SplitterRockmanSandstone SplitterSplitter OperatorStone BreakerStone Splitter
⚡ Skills (3)
Operation and Control3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Active Listening3/100
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💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Rock Splitters, Quarry → Segmental Pavers
Transition Difficulty: Challenging (27% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (3)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Operation and Control
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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