Apprentices complete a required number of hours
in on-the-job training and related instruction.
                  in on-the-job training and related instruction.
Grading and Paving Equipment Operator
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                    Work Process Content
On the Job Training
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                                      OJT hours
                                    
  
    
      
        Graders
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          23
        
      
      
        
          700
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Graders
      
      
    
    
          23
        
      
          700
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Map.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Knowledge of all OSHA Trenching and Excavation Regulations.
 - Perform maneuvers with the equipment to complete fine and rough grade finishing
 - Perform heavy equipment duties and tasks at a proficient level.
 - Perform maintenance general site cleanliness (preventive and predictive maintenance).
 - Must be able to successfully pass an operator's skill assessment test.
 - Must be able to perform fine or rough grading.
 - Must be able to read construction plans and fine grade horizontal surfaces, shoulders and slopes per plans.
 - Must possess extensive knowledge of safety practices.
 - Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact position.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Understand basic survey nomenclature.
 - Judge distance and slopes accurately.
 - Ability to communicate effectively and follow plans or verbal communications for ongoing work.
 - Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Scrapers, Self-Propelled
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          28
        
      
      
        
          400
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Scrapers, Self-Propelled
      
      
    
    
          28
        
      
          400
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Understand basic survey nomenclature.
 - Judge distance and slopes accurately.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Perform maneuvers with the equipment to complete fine and rough grade finishing.
 - Perform heavy equipment duties and tasks at a proficient level.
 - Perform maintenance general site cleanliness (preventive and predictive maintenance).
 - Must be able to successfully pass an operator's skill assessment test.
 - Understand Mechanical Systems and Tools.
 - Perform daily inspections of machinery and equipment.
 - Follow all Health and Safety Procedures.
 - Read Site Plans and Topographical Maps.
 - Read Utilities Maps and plans.
 - Operate GPS Systems.
 - Knowledge of all OSHA Trenching and Excavation Regulations.
 - Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
 - Align machine, cutter head, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
 - Demonstrate ability to obtain operator licensing.
 - Perform general physical activities.
 - Monitor Construction surroundings.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Tractor-Type Skidsteer Loaders/Hi-Lifts
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          20
        
      
      
        
          500
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Tractor-Type Skidsteer Loaders/Hi-Lifts
      
      
    
    
          20
        
      
          500
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Understand basic survey nomenclature.
 - Judge distance and slopes accurately.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Demonstrate the ability to move materials such as dirt and gravel from one location to another.
 - Obtain Certification and License for operation.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Standards for Motor Vehicles and Trenching and Excavation.
 - Communicate effectively with co-workers.
 - Ability to work in various weather conditions.
 - Conduct repairs on equipment to ensure it is functioning properly.
 - Be familiar with operations of attachments of skid loader.
 - Follow manufacturer recommendations for repair or maintenance.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Compaction Equipment
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          38
        
      
      
        
          300
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Compaction Equipment
      
      
    
    
          38
        
      
          300
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Understand basic survey nomenclature.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Regulations pertaining to compaction of soils.
 - Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
 - Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
 - Determine speed and direction of machine based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures.
 - Distribute, break down, compress and give a finished surface to cooling asphalt.
 - Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning and moving the machine in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
 - Communicate with paving crew on and foreperson on job density requirements.
 - Assist in setting up and taking down signs.
 - Daily maintenance of fluids and water systems check.
 - Monitor rolling temperature and work within temperature best suited for material being laid.
 - Determine rolling drum mode.
 - Have a thorough understanding of material thickness, type of material being laid, and material temperature for determining rolling range.
 - Make frequency and amplitude adjustments depending on mix design, material thickness, temperature zone, and density.
 - Optimize water systems controls to avoid material pickup and eliminate excessive water usage.
 - Establish rolling pattern and determine paving width, roller drum width, drum overlap, and paver speed.
 - Ability to work with density technician to make sure density requirements are being achieved.
 - Communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material or finished mat.
 - Understand proper techniques for rolling transverse joints.
 - Recognize flow lines and inverts.
 - Try to minimize roller marks.
 - Work with paving crew with hand rolling, Wacker work, manholes and catch basins.
 - Help trim edge lines and pick up excess asphalt material.
 - Inspect area after job is completed.
 - Understand different types of rollers and how they operate.
 - Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
 - Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
 - Kee machines clean and maintained.
 - Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
 - Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Wheel-Type Tractors, Including Forklifts, Lumbar Carriers, etc.
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          21
        
      
      
        
          300
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Wheel-Type Tractors, Including Forklifts, Lumbar Carriers, etc.
      
      
    
    
          21
        
      
          300
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Obtain Operator Certifications and Licensing.
 - Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
 - Demonstrate ability to manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
 - Demonstrate ability to position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
 - Demonstrate ability to inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
 - Demonstrate ability to signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials.
 - Demonstrate ability to weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
 - Demonstrate ability to perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
 - Demonstrate ability to operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
 - Demonstrate ability to turn valves and open chutes to dump, spray, or release materials from dump cars or storage bins into hoppers.
 - Demonstrate ability to communicate with Supervisors, Peers, or
 - Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Motor Vehicles.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Grade Stakes
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          20
        
      
      
        
          600
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Grade Stakes
      
      
    
    
          20
        
      
          600
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Ability to operate motor grader.
 - Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
 - Demonstrate ability to operate transit to set elevations.
 - Ability to set stakes forms, pour and finish concrete.
 - Operate various engineering and paving equipment.
 - Demonstrate the use of measuring instruments and hand tools.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read survey stakes along highway right of way to determine grade specifications.
 - Set grade stakes, using hatchet and chalk-marks excavation reference points on stake.
 - Observe excavating activities to verify conformance to stake references and notify equipment operators or supervisor of deviations.
 - Check equipment daily to maintain efficient and safe operational status: greasing, oil changes, routine equipment maintenance, and grader blade changes.
 - Read and comprehend mathematics of construction grade stakes.
 - Must be able to read all gauges on equipment and make correct judgments in the operation of equipment; must be able to accurately estimate distances for the safe operation of equipment and understand/a I traffic laws and other re ations.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Trenching Machines and Backhoes, Wheel and Track
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          18
        
      
      
        
          500
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Trenching Machines and Backhoes, Wheel and Track
      
      
    
    
          18
        
      
          500
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Standards for Trenching and Excavation.
 - Obtain all licensing and certifications needed to operate machinery.
 - Be proficient in operation of diesel- or gasoline-powered earth moving and trenching equipment such as tractors, loaders, backhoes, excavators and trucks.
 - Demonstrate the ability to use and change equipment attachments to perform excavating, earth moving, loading, leveling, and backfilling assignments.
 - Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor repairs to assigned equipment.
 - Read and interpret Utilities drawings.
 - Demonstrate the ability to ensure that all underground utilities are located before starting excavation work.
 - Perform heavy and semiskilled maintenance, construction, and labor work when the nature of the job does not require constant equipment operation; maintains safe operating procedures in equipment work
 - Knowledge of the Clear Zone.
 - Demonstrate the ability to install trench boxes and steel plates.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Bulldozers
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          32
        
      
      
        
          450
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Bulldozers
      
      
    
    
          32
        
      
          450
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Ability to operate motor bulldozer.
 - Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
 - Obtain all necessary licenses and certifications.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Motor Vehicles Standards.
 - Demonstrate ability to monitor machinery functions such as oil levels and coolant levels to ensure safe operation.
 - Demonstrate ability to inspect equipment for defects, performing repair work as needed, and maintaining records of repairs performed.
 - Demonstrate ability to monitor equipment operation to ensure it is functioning properly.
 - Ability to coordinate with other workers to ensure that new construction projects meet specifications and requirements.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret Site drawings and topographic maps.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read grade stakes and engineering marks.
 - Knowledge of operation and repair of diesel engines.
 - Knowledge of safe driving and traffic rules and practices.
 - Knowledge of the job hazards and appropriate safety precautions and equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
 - Demonstrate ability to connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower or tilt attachment.
 - Demonstrate ability to operate bulldozer in successive passes to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or hand signals.
 - Knowledge of Construction terminology and utility/infrastructure installation.
 - Demonstrate the ability to work in extreme weather conditions with dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, oils, uneven surfaces, poor lighting, vibrations, in or with moving vehicles.
 - Obtain all licenses and certifications.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Standards for Moving Vehicles.
 - Demonstrate the ability to operate bulldozers to perform such tasks as clearing land, mixing sludge, trimming backfills, or building roadways or parking lots.
 - Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
 - Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
 - Select and fasten bulldozer blades or other attachments to tractors, using hitches.
 - Interpret soil condition reports.
 - Understand basic survey nomenclature.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 
  
    
      
        Scrapers, Towed
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          31
        
      
      
        
          550
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Scrapers, Towed
      
      
    
    
          31
        
      
          550
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Knowledge of heavy equipment practices, procedures, techniques, and safety.
 - Understand basic survey nomenclature.
 - Judge distance and slopes accurately.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Perform maneuvers with the equipment to complete fine and rough grade finishing.
 - Perform heavy equipment duties and tasks at a proficient level.
 - Perform maintenance general site cleanliness (preventive and predictive maintenance).
 - Must be able to successfully pass an operator's skill assessment test.
 - Understand Mechanical Systems and Tools.
 - Perform daily inspections of machinery and equipment.
 - Follow all Health and Safety Procedures.
 - Read Site Plans and Topographical Maps.
 - Read Utilities Maps and plans.
 - Operate GPS Systems.
 - Knowledge of all OSHA Trenching and Excavation Regulations.
 - Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
 - Operate scrapers to level, compact, or cover refuse at disposal grounds.
 - Demonstrate ability to drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
 - Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
 - Align machine, cutterhead, or depth gauge marker with reference stakes and guidelines on ground or positions equipment following hand signals of assistant.
 - Demonstrate ability to operator licensing.
 - Perform general physical activities.
 - Monitor Construction surroundings.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Miscellaneous Equipment
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          20
        
      
      
        
          500
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Miscellaneous Equipment
      
      
    
    
          20
        
      
          500
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Knowledge of all OSHA Trenching and Excavation Regulations.
 - Demonstrate the ability to learn and follow safety regulations.
 - Demonstrate the ability to take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
 - Demonstrate proper techniques to start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
 - Demonstrate the ability to coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
 - Demonstrate the ability to align machines, cutterheads, or depth gauge makers with reference stakes and guidelines or ground or position equipment, following hand signals of other workers.
 - Demonstrate the ability to locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to be in work.
 - Demonstrate the ability to connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkages, or power takeoff shafts to tractors.
 - Be able to perform specialized work, using equipment, such as pile drivers, dredging rigs, drillers, or concrete pumpers.
 - Obtain all Licenses and Certifications.
 - Adhere to all OSHA Regulations for Motor Vehicles and Trenching and Excavation.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Asphalt and Concrete Paver
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          26
        
      
      
        
          650
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Asphalt and Concrete Paver
      
      
    
    
          26
        
      
          650
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
 - Demonstrate the ability to control and guide machine to pour concrete or asphalt.
 - Demonstrate the ability to fill tanks or hoppers with paving materials.
 - Demonstrate the ability to spread stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds.
 - Demonstrate the ability to smooth out stone or concrete using special attachments.
 - Demonstrate the ability to ensure all machines are well-oiled, serviced, and inspected.
 - Demonstrate the ability to coordinate materials at job site.
 - Demonstrate the ability to shovel and remove blacktop.
 - Demonstrate the ability to operate tamping machines or manually roll surfaces to compact earth fills, foundation forms, and finished road materials, according to grade specifications.
 - Demonstrate the ability to operate other machines such as loaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
 - Demonstrate the ability to push dump trucks to maintain flow of asphalt into hoppers.
 - Demonstrate the ability to drive or attach machines onto tractor trailers.
 - Demonstrate the ability to install dies or cutters to screeds.
 - Demonstrate the ability to insert cork, asphalt, or steel into joints.
 - Demonstrate the ability to place rolls of expansion-joint materials on machines.
 - Demonstrate the ability to break up pavement with machines using hammers.
 - Demonstrate the ability to light burners on machines and regulate screed temperatures.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
  
    
      
        Special Paving Equipment
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          23
        
      
      
        
          350
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Special Paving Equipment
      
      
    
    
          23
        
      
          350
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Site Drawings, Grades.
 - Understanding of Topographical Maps.
 - Demonstrate ability to make minor repairs to machinery, equipment, and tools.
 - Demonstrate the ability to control and guide machine to pour concrete or asphalt.
 - Demonstrate the ability to fill tanks or hoppers with paving materials.
 - Demonstrate the ability to spread stone, concrete, or asphalt on roadbeds.
 - Demonstrate the ability to smooth out stone or concrete using special attachments.
 - Ensure all machines are well-oiled, serviced, and inspected.
 - Demonstrate the ability to coordinate materials at job site.
 - Demonstrate the ability to shovel and remove blacktop.
 - Check assigned equipment daily to assure adequate tire pressure, fuel level, oil level, and other fluid levels are sufficient.
 - Maintain daily operation and inspection book and notify management of equipment, machine , and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Perform job assignments in extreme weather conditions with exposure to wet and humid conditions.
 - Obtain all Licenses and Certifications.
 - Demonstrate the ability to 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.
 - Coordinate truck dumping.
 - Demonstrate knowledge of proper material disposal.
 - Demonstrate the knowledge to adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 
  
    
      
        Maintenance, Cutting and Burning, Greases and Oils
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          11
        
      
      
        
          200
        
      
      
    
  
      
      
        Maintenance, Cutting and Burning, Greases and Oils
      
      
    
    
          11
        
      
          200
        
      - Wear and use proper PPE.
 - Knowledge of OSHA Standards for Welding and Burning, Hazardous Chemicals.
 - Demonstrate the proper procedure for disposal of hazardous materials.
 - Maintains daily operation and inspection book and notifies management of equipment, machinery, and tool malfunctions and any needed repairs.
 - Demonstrate the ability to learn and follow safety regulations.
 - Demonstrate the ability to create a materials inventory for maintenance.
 - Communicate with co-workers to provide a safe working environment when using machinery and torches for cutting.
 - Maintain a safe work area.
 - Be proficient in the use and knowledge of all types of oils and greases.
 - Sustainable Energy systems/equipment, including, but not limited to, solar and electric.
 - Effective use of automated technology to include, but not limited to, calculation and coordinate Geometry APPs; digital tape measure and compass; computer assisted field instruments and APPs; Total Station; computer assisted 3D modeling; electrically powered equipment; Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and comparable systems; drones; robotic remote-control equipment and autonomous systems; digital and software applications; industry-related equipment, tools, and resources; and related hardware.
 
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                                    470
                                        RI hours
                                    
  
    
      
        Introduction
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          20
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Introduction
      
      
    
    
          20
        
      
  
    
      
        Safety
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          4
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Safety
      
      
    
    
          4
        
      
  
    
      
        CDL Preparation
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          8
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        CDL Preparation
      
      
    
    
          8
        
      
  
    
      
        HAZMAT
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          40
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        HAZMAT
      
      
    
    
          40
        
      
  
    
      
        Fuels and Lubricants
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          18
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Fuels and Lubricants
      
      
    
    
          18
        
      
  
    
      
        Health
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          8
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Health
      
      
    
    
          8
        
      
  
    
      
        Basic Equipment Skills
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          86
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Basic Equipment Skills
      
      
    
    
          86
        
      
  
    
      
        Soil Compaction
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          8
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Soil Compaction
      
      
    
    
          8
        
      
  
    
      
        Hydraulics
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          24
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Hydraulics
      
      
    
    
          24
        
      
  
    
      
        HAZMAT Recertification I
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          8
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        HAZMAT Recertification I
      
      
    
    
          8
        
      
  
    
      
        Equipment Skills II
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          100
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Equipment Skills II
      
      
    
    
          100
        
      
  
    
      
        Use of Grade Instruments and Plans
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          24
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Use of Grade Instruments and Plans
      
      
    
    
          24
        
      
  
    
      
        HAZMAT Recertification II
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          8
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        HAZMAT Recertification II
      
      
    
    
          8
        
      
  
    
      
        Mechanical Systems
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          8
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Mechanical Systems
      
      
    
    
          8
        
      
  
    
      
        Equipment Skills III
      
      
    
    
      
        
      
        
          100
        
      
      
    
  
    
  
      
        Equipment Skills III
      
      
    
    
          100