Occupation

821531 Paving and Surfacing Labourer

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

821531 Paving and Surfacing Labourer

Performs routine tasks associated with laying bituminous and other paving materials on roads, runways, parking areas and other surfaces to be paved.

Skill level: 5

Main tasks

  • Sweeps paving bases prior to laying asphalt and other surfaces
  • Sprinkles and brushes hot and cold-mix asphalt over surfaces to be paved and repaired to bond asphalt toppings to bases
  • Operates tank-truck distributors and hoses to spray tar and road oils and emulsions on graded surfaces prior to paving
  • Trips tailgate levers to discharge hot-mix asphalt into paving machines, and spreads stone chips, gravel and cold-mix asphalt onto road surfaces
  • Removes water and debris from potholes or damaged areas, and trims damaged surfaces before repair
  • Shovels asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines and compacts mix using rakes and hand tampers
  • Erects and dismantles barriers
  • Loads and unloads equipment and cleans work sites
  • May direct traffic