Asphalt Paving/Laydown technicians operate machines that lay, screed, rake, compact or mill surface materials in highway and road construction with the aid of stakes and level gauges. Technicians may also be responsible for the basic maintenance of equipment, safety around equipment and the compliance of markers, grades and stakes.

What do these workers do?
(Source: BC Work Futures)

Conduct operational checks on equipment and clean and lubricate it.

Practise and observe safety procedures and sometimes need to follow the signals of crew members.

Operate machines that lay, spread or compact surface materials in highway and road construction with the aid of stakes and level gauges. They may also operate trucks equipped with road sanding, road oiling and other similar apparatus.

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