7111-23 Paving Plant Operator
Operates machines to spread and level hot bituminous paving materials or lay concrete on areas such as highways, streets and parking areas.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
- adjusts screeds to paving widths
- operates machine controls to advance spreaders
- drives machines, observes distribution of paving material and operates controls to maintain thickness of paving
- signals truck drivers to position vehicles for dumping loads
- cleans, services and maintains machines
- may regulate temperature of material flowing from hoppers