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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Operate paving equipment to ensure efficient material application.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Start and control paving machine

    Start the machine, engage the clutch, and guide it along forms while controlling attachments.

  2. 2

    Fill machines with materials

    Fill tanks and hoppers with asphalt or other paving materials as needed.

  3. 3

    Adjust material flow

    Observe and adjust the distribution of paving material to maintain a constant flow into hoppers.

  4. 4

    Inspect and maintain equipment

    Regularly inspect, clean, and maintain equipment, reporting any malfunctions to supervisors.

  5. 5

    Coordinate truck operations

    Drive trucks to transport machines and materials to and from job sites, coordinating with dump trucks.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators — SAL