Asphalt Crew Equipment Operator: Wiregrass Construction | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingCoordinationTroubleshootingRepairing

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMechanical

Abilities

Control PrecisionProblem SensitivityMultilimb CoordinationRate ControlReaction TimeStatic StrengthTrunk StrengthFar VisionOral ComprehensionOral Expression

Tasks

Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines an
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 mate

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareProject management softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAsphalt distributor trucksAsphalt heating equipmentAsphalt mixing equipmentAsphalt paving machinesAsphalt rakesAutomatic paving control systemsChip spreadersClaw hammersCold in-place recyclersCold planersCompactorsConcrete paving machinesConcrete sawsDesktop computers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-2071.00	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	title_inference	$51,650 median$90,110 top	+3.4%	150

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Competency-Based Apprenticeship)

Paving machine startup sequence — execute under direct supervision by engaging clutch and moving levers to guide equipment along marked forms on a supervised job site.
Hopper and tank filling — load asphalt or other paving materials into machine hoppers following crew leader instructions on an active paving crew.
Equipment controls — identify and operate basic levers and switches under close oversight to maintain a steady material flow during initial training shifts.
Paving material distribution — observe spread patterns and flag low spots for experienced crew members to address during routine resurfacing work.
Hand tools and basic maintenance supplies — assist in cleaning and lubricating machine components under direct guidance at the end of each shift.
Equipment setup procedures — support senior operators in assembling and positioning paving equipment at the start of a job site assignment.
Truck dumping coordination — follow verbal signals from a lead operator to position dump trucks for consistent material delivery into the paver hopper.
Job site safety protocols — apply standard PPE requirements and hazard-awareness practices while working around moving paving equipment.
Machine malfunction recognition — identify and immediately report unusual sounds, vibrations, or control irregularities to a supervisor during equipment operation.
Equipment transport basics — assist in driving or loading machines onto truck trailers under direct instruction for short hauls between nearby job sites.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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