Segmental Pavers

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What they do:

Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving units.

On the job, you would:

  • 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.
  • Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand.
  • Discuss the design with the client.

Personality

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Characteristics of this Career

89% Attention to Detail  -  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
85% Dependability  -  Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
83% Self-Control  -  Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
79% Concern for Others  -  Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
74% Integrity  -  Job requires being honest and ethical.
66% Initiative  -  Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
65% Cooperation  -  Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Strengths

100% Realistic  -  Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Values of the Work Environment

61% Support  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Aptitude

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

66% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
66% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
66% Multilimb Coordination  -  The 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.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Clean work sites.
Align masonry materials.
Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Compact materials to create level bases.
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.
Compact materials to create level bases.
Finish concrete surfaces.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

99% Face-to-Face Discussions  -  How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
95% Telephone  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
93% Deal With External Customers  -  How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
91% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
85% In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment  -  How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
85% Work With Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
84% Outdoors, Exposed to Weather  -  How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
83% Coordinate or Lead Others  -  How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
78% Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets  -  How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
78% Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable  -  How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
77% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
76% Time Pressure  -  How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
76% Responsibility for Outcomes and Results  -  How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
75% Frequency of Decision Making  -  How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
73% Frequency of Conflict Situations  -  How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
69% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
69% Letters and Memos  -  How often does the job require written letters and memos?
68% Structured versus Unstructured Work  -  To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
68% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
68% Very Hot or Cold Temperatures  -  How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
80% Duration of Typical Work Week  -  Number of hours typically worked in one week.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Tasks & Values

83% Handling and Moving Objects  -  Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
81% Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment  -  Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
81% Performing General Physical Activities  -  Performing 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 materials.
80% Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials  -  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
76% Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others  -  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
76% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
75% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
75% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
75% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
73% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
73% Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates  -  Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
71% Developing and Building Teams  -  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
68% Training and Teaching Others  -  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
67% Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information  -  Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
67% Controlling Machines and Processes  -  Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
65% Communicating with People Outside the Organization  -  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Getting Started

Education:
59%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
31%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

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