Overview of Role:
Pavement Techs are involved in most civil construction projects, typically found on projects such as roads,
bridges, footpaths, car parks, bike paths, container yards and airport runways.
Typically pavements we work on are bitumen spray seals, asphalt and concrete.
The work is mainly outdoors and requires physical fitness and due to restricted access to certain pavements,
night shifts may be required.
Pavement Tech Class 2 is the second level of competency for various pavement repair and maintenance
activities. As a Pavement Tech Class 2 you will be fully competent in all aspects of Pavement Tech Class 1
as well as various other higher skill sets. You are required to be able to operate more independently, with
less supervision. You will be competent operating a range of more specialised machinery such as skid steer
loaders, excavators, rollers, pressure grouting equipment. Also you will be required to drive MR/HR Trucks
with a trailer in tow. With experience you can move on to operating asphalt pavers, crack sealing machines,
bitumen sprayers (cold & hot), and HC Trucks.
Personal Requirements:
To be successful as a Pavement Tech Class 2 you must:
- Have good comprehension of English (Speak, Read and Write)
- Have NSW OH & S General Induction (White Card)
- Have MR or HR Drivers Licence
- Enjoy practical and manual work
- Enjoy working outdoors
- Be physically fit
- Have good eyesight and coordination skills
- Be safety conscious
- Be alert and observant
- Be self motivated
- Be able to work in a team environment
- Have good written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to follow verbal and written instructions
The Typical Range of tasks performed as a Pavement Tech Class 2 may include:
- All task preformed by a Pavement Tech Class 1
- Being able to complete SWMS’S , Tool box meetings and Work Delivery Docket and Plant Pre-start
checks paperwork
- Understanding and following site inspection reports for jobs
- Working with minimal supervision
- Assist with training and supervision of those under you as direct by supervisor
- Understand and be able to complete Dangerous Goods Paper Work & Truck Signage
- Competently understanding Load Security of Trucks/Loads
- Competently Operating Flocon Truck
- Competently Operating Skid Steer Loader
- Competently Operating Steel Drum Roller
- Competently Operating Multi Tyred Roller
- Competently Operating Pressure Grouting Equipment
- Maintenance/Service checks of Trucks and Equipment
- Finish Hand Raking asphalt, road base and concrete
