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Quarrying Specialist - 12G


  • Active/Reserve:Army Reserve
  • Officer/Enlisted:Enlisted
  • Restrictions:None

Overview

Quarry specialists help construct airfields, roads, dams and buildings by moving tons of earth/materials with heavy types of machinery. They operate powered machines that are used in cleaning, crushing, drilling, grading and detonating rock at construction sites.

Job Duties

  • Operate air compressors, pneumatic tools, hydraulicpowered rock drills, rock crushers, screening equipment
  • Run the support equipment during crushing and screening (e.g. generators, conveyors, light sets and pumps)

    • Requirements

  • Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

    • Training

    Job training for a quarry specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and five weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field with on-the-job instructions.Some of the skills you'll learn are:

  • Operation of different types of equipment
  • Maintenance and repair of equipment
  • General construction principles and information

    • Helpful Skills

  • Interest in operating quarry construction equipment
  • Preference for working outdoors
  • Interest in explosives and blasting techniques

    • ASVAB

    The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an examination that is administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command. It is used to determine qualification and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military.

  • General Maintenance (GM): 93

    • Compensation

  • Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

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