# Rock Splitters, Quarry

> Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 47-5051.00
- **Summary:** Separate blocks of rough dimension stone from quarry mass using jackhammers, wedges, or chop saws.

## Aliases

- Driller
- Quarry Worker
- Rock Splitter
- Stone Splitter
- Splitter Operator
- Stone Breaker
- Quarry Chop Saw Operator
- Quarry Driller
- Quarry Plug and Feather Driller
- Quarrying Specialist
- Rock Breaker
- Rock Picker

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.j |
| Set charges of explosives to split rock. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.c |
| Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.c |
| Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.c |
| Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.c |
| Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines. | Core | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.2.l |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Examine physical characteristics of natural stone or stone products. | 4.A.1.b.2.j |
| Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete. | 4.A.3.a.3.c |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.ao |
| Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials. | 4.A.3.a.2.l |
| Operate detonation equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.c |
| Drill holes in earth or rock. | 4.A.3.a.2.ad |
| Direct construction or extraction personnel. | 4.A.4.b.4.i |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.88 |
| Multilimb Coordination | ability | 3.62 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.5 |
| Static Strength | ability | 3.5 |
| Trunk Strength | ability | 3.38 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.25 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Stamina | ability | 3.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 3 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3 |
| Visualization | ability | 3 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3 |
| Dynamic Strength | ability | 3 |
| Production and Processing | knowledge | 2.96 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 2.88 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 2.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 2.88 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 2.88 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 2.88 |
| Rate Control | ability | 2.88 |
| Reaction Time | ability | 2.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | ability | 2.88 |
| Depth Perception | ability | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 2.88 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 2.88 |
| Mechanical | knowledge | 2.86 |
| Mathematics | knowledge | 2.81 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 2.75 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 2.75 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 2.75 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 2.75 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Project | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Minitab | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Apache HTTP Server | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Project Management Software | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software | yes | no |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software | yes | no |
| Apache HTTP Server | Application server software | no | no |
| Maintenance reporting software | Facilities management software | no | no |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software | no | no |
| Time reporting software | Time accounting software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 4.77 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 4.48 |
| Spend Time Standing | 4.48 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 4.01 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 3.95 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.79 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 3.75 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 3.74 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 3.74 |
| In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment | 3.7 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 3.57 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.56 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 3.48 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.46 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.41 |
| Consequence of Error | 3.28 |
| Contact With Others | 3.18 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.04 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 3.04 |
| Exposed to High Places | 3.02 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.94 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 2.82 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.82 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 2.8 |
| Physical Proximity | 2.72 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 2.67 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 2.66 |
| Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection | 2.63 |
| Time Pressure | 2.61 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 2.54 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 2.51 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 2.46 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 2.43 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.4 |
| Level of Competition | 2.33 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 2.17 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 2.15 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.12 |
| Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles | 2.06 |
| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | 1.98 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 2
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- **Experience:** Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- **Svp Range:** (Below 6.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 49.54 |
| High School Diploma | 31.48 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 6.99 |
| Physical/Manual Labor | specific_interest_area | 6.63 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.19 |
| Construction/Woodwork | specific_interest_area | 2.26 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 2.07 |
| Dependability | work_style | 1.88 |
| Transportation/Machine Operation | specific_interest_area | 1.83 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 1.74 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 1.63 |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 1.57 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 1.57 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 1.51 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 1.41 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 1.26 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 1.24 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 1.17 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51-9195.03 | role-51-9195-03 | Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | Primary-Short |
| 47-5012.00 | role-47-5012-00 | Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | Primary-Short |
| 51-4071.00 | role-51-4071-00 | Foundry Mold and Coremakers | Primary-Short |
| 51-7041.00 | role-51-7041-00 | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | Primary-Short |
| 51-9031.00 | role-51-9031-00 | Cutters and Trimmers, Hand | Primary-Short |
| 47-5023.00 | role-47-5023-00 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | Primary-Long |
| 47-2061.00 | role-47-2061-00 | Construction Laborers | Primary-Long |
| 47-2051.00 | role-47-2051-00 | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Primary-Long |
| 47-5081.00 | role-47-5081-00 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | Primary-Long |
| 51-9022.00 | role-51-9022-00 | Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | Primary-Long |
| 47-2022.00 | role-47-2022-00 | Stonemasons | Supplemental |
| 51-7042.00 | role-51-7042-00 | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |

## Education Level

- **Category:** No formal educational credential

## Study Programs


## Market

- **Median Wage:** 47460
- **Mean Wage:** 50540
- **Pct10Wage:** 37240
- **Pct25Wage:** 39990
- **Pct75Wage:** 58290
- **Pct90Wage:** 68380
- **Employment:** 3080
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 2470 | 47020 | 215.61 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 470 | 50320 | 1.84 |
| 23 | 23 | Construction | Sector | 50 | 57820 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 21 | 21 | Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | Sector | 2470 | 215.61 |
| 31-33 | 31-33 | Manufacturing | Sector | 470 | 1.84 |
- **Count:** 3

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.96 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -1.763494 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -1.737546 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -1.614262 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 9
- **Percentile:** 5
- **Band:** Low
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 2 | felten_aioe |
| 20 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 5 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -1.763494 | 2 | Low | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.15384615384615385 | 20 | Low | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.02942341265601075 | 5 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.96
- **Percentile:** 91
- **Band:** High
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0
- **Beta:** 0.07692307692307693
- **Gamma:** 0.15384615384615385

### Usage Tasks


### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 4.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 69
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 0.4
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 6
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 3.2
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 3.4

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 9
- **Skills:** 40
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 12
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** a17ba6c0a0881598