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Rock Splitters, Quarry

Median Salary
46,530
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$30,500

10%

$46,530

Median

$65,880

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    49%

  • High school

    31%

  • First professional degree

    18%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Production and Processing
  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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