Segmental Pavers Occupation Details

General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Segmental Pavers

The main tasks and work activities of Segmental Pavers are to move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed, spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces, compact materials to create level bases, clean work sites. In general, for the Segmental Pavers, speaking, active Listening, coordination, critical Thinking and other 8 skills are required.

Segmental Pavers Job Description
Education	These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience	Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training	Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Example	These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.

The following chart shows the education/training levels for Segmental Pavers jobs. 58.91% of Segmental Pavers have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 30.89% of Segmental Pavers have Post-Secondary Certificate.

Less than a High School Diploma

6.57%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

58.91%

Post-Secondary Certificate

30.89%

Some College Courses

2.83%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

0.80%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

0.00%

Tasks and Work Activities of Segmental Pavers

Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand.
Prepare base for installation by removing unstable or unsuitable materials, compacting and grading the soil, draining or stabilizing weak or saturated soils and taking measures to prevent water penetration and migration of bedding sand.
Sweep sand from the surface prior to opening to traffic.
Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly.
Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full.
Compact bedding sand and pavers to finish the paved area, using a plate compactor.
Design paver installation layout pattern and create markings for directional references of joints and stringlines.
Resurface an outside area with cobblestones, terracotta tiles, concrete or other materials.
Discuss the design with the client.
Cut paving stones to size and for edges, using a splitter and a masonry saw.
Screed sand level to an even thickness, and recheck sand exposed to elements, raking and rescreeding if necessary.
Cement the edges of the paved area.

Handling and Moving ObjectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRunning, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
Performing General Physical ActivitiesPerforming physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialInspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersGetting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsAnalyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesProviding information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDeveloping constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Getting InformationObserving, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkDeveloping specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Clean work sites.
Align masonry materials.
Create construction or installation diagrams.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
Install masonry materials.
Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
Finish concrete surfaces.

Skills and Abilities for Segmental Pavers

SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
CoordinationAdjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical ThinkingUsing logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Social PerceptivenessBeing aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision MakingConsidering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operation and ControlControlling operations of equipment or systems.
Operation MonitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Service OrientationActively looking for ways to help people.
PersuasionPersuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.

Multilimb CoordinationThe ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Oral ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Oral ComprehensionThe ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Control PrecisionThe ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Near VisionThe ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Problem SensitivityThe ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Manual DexterityThe ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Arm-Hand SteadinessThe ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Speech RecognitionThe ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Information OrderingThe ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Static StrengthThe ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Speech ClarityThe ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Inductive ReasoningThe ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Deductive ReasoningThe ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Finger DexterityThe ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Trunk StrengthThe ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
Reaction TimeThe ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Written ExpressionThe ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Written ComprehensionThe ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
VisualizationThe ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

Backhoese.g. Backhoes
Metal cutterse.g. Bandcutters
Rakese.g. Base rakes
Chain sawe.g. Chainsaws
Chalk linese.g. Chalk line markers
Miter sawe.g. Chop saws
Demolition hammerse.g. Demolition hammers
Dump truckse.g. Dump trucks
Dust collectorse.g. Dust collectors
Grapplese.g. Fork-grapples
Forkliftse.g. Forklifts
Plaster or mortar mixerse.g. Grout mixers
Malletse.g. Hardscape mallets
Pneumatic hammere.g. Jackhammers
Levelse.g. Laser levels
Power blowerse.g. Leaf blowers
Loading equipmente.g. Lifting spreaders
Power sawse.g. Masonry saws
Hoistse.g. Material hoists
Tower cranese.g. Material moving cranes

MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Segmental Pavers Occupation Detailed Description

Tasks and Work Activities of Segmental Pavers

Skills and Abilities for Segmental Pavers