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O*NET-SOC 47-5051.00

Rock Splitters, Quarry

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters.Supplemental14970
  2. Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut.Core14966
  3. Set charges of explosives to split rock.Supplemental14971
  4. Drill holes along outlines, using jackhammers.Supplemental14972
  5. Drill holes into sides of stones broken from masses, insert dogs or attach slings, and direct removal of stones.Supplemental14973
  6. Remove pieces of stone from larger masses, using jackhammers, wedges, and other tools.Core14967
  7. Insert wedges and feathers into holes, and drive wedges with sledgehammers to split stone sections from masses.Core14968
  8. Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk lines.Core14969
  9. Cut grooves along outlines, using chisels.Supplemental14974

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 12 examples in 12 categories, 8 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Application server software

  • Apache HTTP Server

Computer aided design CAD software

  • Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology

Web page creation and editing software

  • FacebookHot Technology

Facilities management software

  • Maintenance reporting software

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

  • Minitab

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • SAP softwareHot Technology

Time accounting software

  • Time reporting software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

  • Examine physical characteristics of natural stone or stone products.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Handling and Moving Objects

  • Drill holes in earth or rock.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Controlling Machines and Processes

  • Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Operate detonation equipment.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Direct construction or extraction personnel.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 7
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.