MOS 62G Quarrying Specialist
The quarrying specialist supervises or operates electric, pneumatic, and internal combustion powered machines used in drilling, crushing, grading, and cleaning gravel and rock, or detonates explosives to blast rock in quarries and at construction sites. Duties for MOS 62G at each level of skill are:
a. Major duties.
(1) MOSC 62G1O. Operates rock drills under supervision. Assembles, adjusts and operates crushing, screening, conveying, and washing units. Assists in blasting operations. Assists in performance of combat engineer missions.
(2) MOSC 62G2O. Directs the erection of rock processing equipment. Determines screen sizes and crusher settings to produce aggregate to specifications. Directs quarry rock excavation to produce required sizes and tonnage of rock. Performs as blaster.
(3) MOSC 62G3O. Conducts and plans quarry reconnaissance and plant layout. Supervises the setup and calibration of a rock processing plant. Plans and supervises blasting operations. Supervises rock production operations. Directs combat engineering missions.
b. Physical demands rating and qualifications of initial award of MOS.
Quarrying specialists must possess the following qualifications:
(1) A physical demands rating of very heavy.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
(3) Normal color vision.
(4) A minimum score of 95 in aptitude area GM.
(5) MOS qualification may be attained by meeting the civilian acquired skills criteria listed in AR 601-210.
c. Additional skill identifiers.
(1) P5-Master Fitness Trainer.
(2) 2S-Battle Staff Operations (skill level 3 and above).
(3) 4A-Reclassification Training.
d. Physical requirements and standards of grade.
Physical requirements and SG relating to each skill level are listed in the following tables:
(1) Table 10-62G-1. Physical requirements.
(2) Table 10-62G-2. Standards of grade TOE/MTOE.
(3) Table 10-62G-3. Standards of grade TDA.
