Career fit quiz

Is Paving Equipment Operator the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the paving equipment operator career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the paving equipment operator job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I like heavy equipment
Statement 2 of 8I don’t mind heat
Statement 3 of 8I like teamwork
Statement 4 of 8I can work nights
Statement 5 of 8I want seasonal overtime
Statement 6 of 8I don’t need a degree
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about Months on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $53,340 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators operate equipment used for applying concrete, asphalt or other materials to roads, parking lots and airport runways.

  • Operate pavers
  • Run screeds
  • Operate rollers
  • Control thickness
  • Check grade

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