Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators: 
Operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt, or other materials to road beds, parking lots, or airport runways and taxiways, or equipment used for tamping gravel, dirt, or other materials. Includes concrete and asphalt paving machine operators, form tampers, tamping machine operators, and stone spreader operators.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Architecture and Construction |
| Indiana Average Salary | $50,930.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 46 days |
| Typical Education | High school equivalency |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 247 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 4.76 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 1,111 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 4.51 % |
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Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Handling and Moving Objects
Polish stone or concrete using a surfacing machine
Level sand, dirt, concrete, or gravel bedding or foundation
Compact materials to create level bases
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces
Build construction forms or molds
Cut masonry material such as stone, tile, or brick
Load materials into construction equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Dismantle equipment or temporary structures
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Direct human or vehicle traffic
Operate mix or blending machine
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Adjust construction equipment or machinery
Level sand, dirt, concrete, or gravel bedding or foundation
Compact materials to create level bases
Prepare sites or surfaces for concrete, masonry, or related construction work
Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces
Build construction forms or molds
Cut masonry material such as stone, tile, or brick
Load materials into construction equipment
Load/unload material, products, or workpieces into or from machinery or equipment
Install attachments to machinery or related structures
Dismantle equipment or temporary structures
Set-up heavy construction equipment
Direct human or vehicle traffic
Operate mix or blending machine
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces
Position machines, equipment, or structures
Adjust construction equipment or machinery
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