All About Quarry Rock Splitters

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

Daily Life Of a Quarry Rock Splitter

• Set charges of explosives to split rock.
• Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
• Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
• Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
• Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
• Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.

Quarry Rock Splitter Required Skills

Quarry Rock Splitters state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work.

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.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Types of Quarry Rock Splitters

• Quarry Driller
• Quarryman
• Saw Operator
• Rock Picker
• Quarrying Specialist

Are There Job Opportunities for Quarry Rock Splitters?

There were about 3,700 jobs for Rock Splitters, Quarry in 2016 (in the United States).

Quarry Rock Splitter jobs are decreasing by a rate of -6.3%. This means the total job opportunities are shrinking. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a loss of -200 jobs for Quarry Rock Splitters by 2026. There will be an estimated 400 positions for Quarry Rock Splitter per year.

The states with the most job growth for Rock Splitters, Quarry are Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas.

Watch out if you plan on working in Virginia, Georgia, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Quarry Rock Splitters Make A Lot Of Money?

The typical yearly salary for Rock Splitters, Quarry is somewhere between $25,120 and $49,760. A Quarry Rock Splitter median salary is $34,750.

How much do Rock Splitters, Quarry make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
California	$43,850
Washington	$43,500
Illinois	$42,640
Colorado	$41,740
Arizona	$40,730
Michigan	$39,570
Indiana	$39,370
Utah	$38,730
Kansas	$38,390
Massachusetts	$38,050
Minnesota	$37,910
Missouri	$37,770
Wisconsin	$37,710
Vermont	$37,650
Georgia	$36,880
South Carolina	$36,450
Tennessee	$36,380
West Virginia	$36,160
Virginia	$36,160
Connecticut	$36,060
Ohio	$36,030
Florida	$35,960
Pennsylvania	$35,770
Kentucky	$35,760
New York	$34,590
Texas	$33,990
Maryland	$31,890
Montana	$31,650
Oklahoma	$29,260
Arkansas	$28,500

What Tools do Quarry Rock Splitters Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Quarry Rock Splitters:

• Data entry software

How to Become a Quarry Rock Splitter

Are there Quarry Rock Splitter education requirements?

How Long Does it Take to Become Quarry Rock Splitter?

Where Quarry Rock Splitters Are Employed

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References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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