Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary: How Much Do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Make ? 2021 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary Guide

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Salary

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$40.1K

Growth

5%

Bright Outlook

Bright

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No

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Job Description

Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways or for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.

Also known as:

Asphalt Paver Operator, Asphalt Paving Machine Operator, Asphalt Raker, Asphalt Roller Operator, Equipment Operator (EO), Loader Operator, Maintenance Equipment Operator (MEO), Paver Operator, Roller Operator, Screed Operator

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$27,870	$33,240	$40,130	$51,460	$69,680
Hourly Wage	$13.40	$15.98	$19.29	$24.74	$33.50

How Much Do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Make ? 2021

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$27,870

$33,240

$40,130

$51,460

$69,680

Hourly Wage

$13.40

$15.98

$19.29

$24.74

$33.50

Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Tasks

Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
Coordinate truck dumping.
Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
Set up and tear down equipment.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
Set up and tear down equipment.
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.
Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
Control traffic.
Place strips of material, such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material.
Place strips of material, such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material.
Shovel blacktop.
Operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
Drive and operate curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing.
Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavement.
Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavement.
Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machines equipped with interchangeable hammers.
Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machines equipped with interchangeable hammers.
Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
Set up forms and lay out guidelines for curbs, according to written specifications, using string, spray paint, and concrete or water mixes.
Set up forms and lay out guidelines for curbs, according to written specifications, using string, spray paint, and concrete or water mixes.

What Activities Do Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Do?

Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Load materials into construction equipment.
Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Direct construction or extraction personnel.
Monitor construction operations.
Coordinate construction project activities.
Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.
Maintain construction tools or equipment.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
Clean equipment or facilities.
Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction or excavation.
Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.
Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Direct vehicle traffic.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
Load materials into construction equipment.
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.
Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
Operate road-surfacing equipment.
Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
Break up rock, asphalt, or concrete.
Install equipment attachments or components.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Build construction forms or molds.

Typical Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Knowledge?

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

What Are Typical Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Abilities?

Control Precision - Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Multilimb Coordination - Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.

What Are Typical Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Skills? 2021

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Operation and Control - Using equipment or systems.

What Are Typical Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Interests?

Conventional - Occupations related to Conventional interests frequently involve following set procedures and routines. They include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Location	2019 Employment	2029 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	46,600	48,800	5%	5,200

What Is The Projected Employment For Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators ? 2021

Location

2019 Employment

2029 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

46,600

48,800

5%

5,200

What Is The Required Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators Education & Experience? 2021

High school diploma or equivalent
No work experience
1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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