Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.

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 material into hoppers or screeds.

Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.

Coordinate truck dumping.

Drive machines onto truck trailers, and drive trucks to transport machines and material to and from job sites.

Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.

Set up and tear down equipment.

Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, or steel-reinforce stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.

Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.