Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.
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Salary Information
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators: $51,650 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate road-surfacing equipment. | General |
| Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation. | General |
| Clean equipment or facilities. | General |
| Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures. | General |
| Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Dismantle equipment or temporary structures. | General |
| Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces. | General |
| Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment. | General |
| Direct construction or extraction personnel. | General |
| Mark reference points on construction materials. | General |
| Load materials into construction equipment. | General |
| Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment. | General |
| Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete. | General |
| Install equipment attachments or components. | General |
| Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials. | General |
| Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces. | General |
| Direct vehicle traffic. | General |
| Maintain construction tools or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor construction operations. | Maintenance |
| Coordinate construction project activities. | Management |
| Compact materials to create level bases. | Development |
| Build construction forms or molds. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| HCSS HeavyBid | Project management software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Time report software | Time accounting software |
| Warehouse management system WMS | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman (Dry-Mix Process) | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| ACI Shotcrete Nozzleman (Wet-Mix Process) | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Asphalt Paving | International Union of Operating Engineers | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Asphalt | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certification in Construction Materials Testing - Concrete Level I | National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies | Not Available |
| Certified Equipment Manager | Association of Equipment Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Concrete Strength Testing Technician | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |