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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammer and wedges.
Rock Splitters, Quarry spend a lot of their time Performing General Physical Activities. They are naturally good at Static Strength, Extent Flexibility, Trunk Strength, and Stamina. Rock Splitters, Quarry are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Production and Processing, Education and Training, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Controlling Machines and Processes
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Analyzing Data or Information
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Training and Teaching Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Coaching and Developing Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Developing and Building Teams
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Interacting With Computers
Abilities
Static Strength
Extent Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Stamina
Reaction Time
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Near Vision
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Control Precision
Finger Dexterity
Oral Comprehension
Gross Body Equilibrium
Visual Color Discrimination
Category Flexibility
Rate Control
Information Ordering
Depth Perception
Oral Expression
Visualization
Problem Sensitivity
Auditory Attention
Response Orientation
Inductive Reasoning
Selective Attention
Deductive Reasoning
Speed of Limb Movement
Time Sharing
Speech Recognition
Perceptual Speed
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Hearing Sensitivity
Far Vision
Written Expression
Spatial Orientation
Originality
Wrist-Finger Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Number Facility
Glare Sensitivity
Speed of Closure
Night Vision
Mathematical Reasoning
Peripheral Vision
Sound Localization
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Investigative
Artistic
Enterprising
Social
Knowledge
Production and Processing
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Mechanical
English Language
Physics
Transportation
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Public Safety and Security
Personnel and Human Resources
Chemistry
Medicine and Dentistry
Economics and Accounting
Building and Construction
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Sociology and Anthropology
Sales and Marketing
Clerical
Design
Law and Government
Foreign Language
Philosophy and Theology
Biology
Computers and Electronics
Psychology
Geography
Communications and Media
Wages
California
$38,440
Pennsylvania
$36,220
South Carolina
$34,600
Virginia
$34,450
South Dakota
$33,620
Ohio
$33,190
Indiana
$32,600
New York
$32,520
Texas
$31,120
Arkansas
$30,550
Wisconsin
$30,030
Georgia
$29,100
Colorado
$28,670
Montana
$28,490
Kentucky
$28,250
Missouri
$28,020
Tennessee
$26,350
Arizona
$23,110
Florida
$22,830
Oklahoma
$21,430
North Carolina
$19,710
Skills
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Coordination
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Troubleshooting
Active Learning
Service Orientation
Writing
Persuasion
Equipment Maintenance
Learning Strategies
Equipment Selection
Repairing
Instructing
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Mathematics
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Social Orientation
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Self Control
Attention to Detail
Achievement/Effort
Persistence
Innovation
Initiative
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Work With Work Group or Team
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Freedom to Make Decisions
Consequence of Error
Contact With Others
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Time Pressure
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Level of Competition
Deal With External Customers
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Degree of Automation
Work Schedules
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Radiation
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
-Never-
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Electronic Mail
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Sitting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Radiation
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
- Importance Supplemental-
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
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.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
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.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
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.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.
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.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
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.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
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.
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
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.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
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.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Set charges of explosives to split rock.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.
Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.
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.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.
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.
Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.
Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession