Segmental Pavers
SOC Code: 47-4091 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving units.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Segmental Pavers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $53,685 | $70,512 | $87,360 | $104,187 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $53,414 | $70,158 | $86,882 | $103,626 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $52,354 | $68,494 | $84,656 | $100,797 |
| Bangor, ME | $40,040 | $60,216 | $80,392 | $100,568 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $40,040 | $60,216 | $80,392 | $100,568 |
| Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $40,040 | $60,216 | $80,392 | $100,568 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $40,040 | $60,216 | $80,392 | $100,568 |
| Vallejo, CA | $51,251 | $67,579 | $83,886 | $100,214 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $40,102 | $59,592 | $79,082 | $98,571 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,358 | $65,042 | $80,746 | $96,429 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Coordination | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Persuasion | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.7 |
| Building and Construction | 3.1 |
| Transportation | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 3.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.7 |
| Design | 2.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 58.9% |
| Some college | 30.9% |
| Less than high school | 6.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand.
- 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.
- Sweep sand from the surface prior to opening to traffic.
- Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly.
- Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full.
- Compact bedding sand and pavers to finish the paved area, using a plate compactor.
- Design paver installation layout pattern and create markings for directional references of joints and stringlines.
- Resurface an outside area with cobblestones, terracotta tiles, concrete or other materials.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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