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Asphalt-Paving-Machine Operator

DOT Code: 853.663-010

Industry: construction
Alternate Titles: asphalt-spreader operator; bituminous-paving-machine operator; blacktop-paver operator; blacktop spreader; mechanical

Operates machine that spreads and levels hot-mix bituminous paving material on subgrade of highways and streets: Bolts extensions to screed to adjust width, using wrenches. Lights burners to heat screed. Starts engine and controls paving machine to push dump truck and maintain constant flow of asphalt into hopper. Observes distribution of paving material along screed and controls direction of screed to eliminate voids at curbs and joints. Turns valves to regulate temperature of asphalt flowing from hopper when asphalt begins to harden on screed.

GOE: 05.11.01 STRENGTH: M GED: R3 M1 L1 SVP: 5 DLU: 77