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PAVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Constructs and maintains concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons, and roads.

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Duties And Responsibilities
Duties And Responsibilities
Plans, constructs, and repairs airfield pavements, roads, streets, curbs, surface mats, membranes, and other improved areas using paving and surfacing procedures. Takes soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete samples for laboratory tests. Interprets construction drawings and surveys using information such as subgrade contours and grade alignment. Inspects pavements for surface, base, and sub-base damage or defects. Repairs damaged or defective areas by removing and replacing joint and crack sealant, surface overlays, and seal coats. Determines material and equipment requirements and prepares cost estimates for construction activities. Provides erosion control. Determines type and application of equipment to use in various construction, maintenance, and repair operations. Operates construction equipment to finish grade, level, slope, and compact construction materials. Operates snow and ice removal equipment. Applies chemicals and other ice control products. Inspects, lubricates, and performs operator maintenance on construction and snow removal equipment. Adjusts and changes attachments on equipment. Connects and repairs wire rope rigging to cable-operated equipment. Schedules and coordinates equipment repair and servicing with the vehicle maintenance activity and other servicing facilities. Investigates proposed work sites to determine resource requirements. Applies engineered performance standards to plan and estimate jobs. Coordinates and plans work requirements with other civil engineering and base agencies. Inspects work to ensure quality and compliance with policies, regulations, and other publications. Designs demolition projects, places and detonates explosives. Performs quarry demolition, clearing and base denial operations as required. Operates water well drilling, rock crushing equipment, and fixed and mobile concrete and asphalt batch plants.



SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS INFO

Specialty Qualifications

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Specialty Qualifications
Specialty Qualifications
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: characteristics, capabilities, operation, and maintenance of equipment used in construction and paving; soil types, properties, limitations, and compaction methods; soil stabilization, drainage, and erosion control; construction and maintenance of asphalt and concrete surfaces; roadbeds; structure erection; landscaping; safety and environmental concerns; and pavement maintenance plans.

Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science, shop mechanics, and use of drawings is desirable.



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