Occupation road paviour

Road paviours prepare the surface, lay pavements (e.g. roads, streets, paths) and finish off the pavement.

Tasks

• Determine, depending on the local soil conditions, the amount of base materials needed and supply the materials.
• Remove old pavement or existing soil and excavate to the proper depth.
• Bring the surface to the proper height by adding sand.
• Apply edge restraints, gutters, gulleys and drains, and connect these to the sewer.
• Determine the paver layout pattern and create markings, e.g. for joints and stringlines.
• Cut paving stones to size, e.g. using a masonry saw or a grinding machine.
• Set pavers with different techniques and tools (e.g. hand and power tools).
• Tamp the entire paving surface in both directions until surface is smooth, for example using a mechanical plate tamper.
• Sweep sand into the joints until they are full.
• Confer with client or supervisor after job completion prior to opening to traffic.

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