About the role
Paving workers are involved in laying and maintaining various types of road surfaces and outdoor areas. They are often employed by construction and civil engineering companies and may have completed vocational training in construction or the equivalent. The tasks are primarily performed outdoors and can be seasonal.Responsibilities
Paving workers are responsible for preparing the base, laying asphalt, slabs, and other paving materials. They perform groundworks, handle machinery for paving, and ensure that surfaces are even and durable. Safety regulations and quality standards must be followed carefully.Skills and tools
Paving workers need knowledge in groundwork and handling tools such as asphalt pavers, plate compactors, and ground vibrators. They must be able to read and understand blueprints and have good physical strength. The ability to cooperate and attention to detail are important qualities in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are rörläggning, stensättning and grävmaskin.