Rock Splitters, Quarry

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

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Tasks

• Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.

• Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.

• Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.

• 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.

• Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.

• Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.

• Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.

• Set charges of explosives to split rock.

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Job Zone

• Name: Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

• Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a teller might benefit from experience working directly with the public, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be a teller with little difficulty.

• Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

• Job training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

• Examples: These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, pharmacy technicians, salespersons (retail), and tellers.

• Svp range: (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Knowledge

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• Physics
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• Engineering and Technology
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• Building and Construction
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• Geography
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• English Language
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• Design
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Skills

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• Equipment Selection
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• Judgment and Decision Making
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• Active Learning
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• Mathematics
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• Critical Thinking
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• Monitoring
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• Complex Problem Solving
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• Learning Strategies
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• Troubleshooting
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Abilities

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• Static Strength
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• Trunk Strength
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• Explosive Strength
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• Dynamic Strength
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• Depth Perception
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• Wrist-Finger Speed
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• Stamina
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• Extent Flexibility
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• Manual Dexterity
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• Speed of Limb Movement
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• Performing General Physical Activities
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• Handling and Moving Objects
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• Controlling Machines and Processes
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• Getting Information
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• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
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• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
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• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
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• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
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• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
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Work Context

• Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
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• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
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• Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
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• Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
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• Spend Time Standing
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• Consequence of Error
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• Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
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• Exposed to Contaminants
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• Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
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• Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
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Work Values

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• Moral Values
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• Company Policies and Practices
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• Relationships-Mean Extent
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• Activity
  Workers on this job are busy all the time.

• Support-Mean Extent
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• Supervision, Human Relations
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• Supervision, Technical
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• Compensation
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