What do they do?

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

Also known as:

Cutter, Paver, Paver Installer, Paver Layer, Paving Stone Installer, Segmental Wall Installer

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers is projected to grow 2 percent from 2022 to 2032, more slowly than average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in VA

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  • 2.6%

    Change

    Ranks #27 in job growth rate
    70

    Job Openings

    Ranks #14 in net job growth
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People in this career often have these skills:

  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • 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.
  • Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Compact materials to create level bases.
  • Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.
  • Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
  • Communicate with clients about products, procedures, and policies.
  • Align masonry materials.
  • Cut tile, stone, or other masonry materials.
  • Create construction or installation diagrams.
  • Mark reference points on construction materials.
  • Clean work sites.
  • Install masonry materials.
  • Finish concrete surfaces.

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