Paving And Surfacing Labourer
OSCA 821531·ANZSCO 821511
6,500
12.8%
3.8%
42 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Performs routine tasks associated with laying bituminous and other paving materials on roads, runways, parking areas and other surfaces to be paved.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Paving And Surfacing Labourer.
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