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Lay out, cut, and place segmental paving units. Includes installers of bedding and restraining materials for the paving units. |
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Graphics or photo imaging software |
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Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand. |
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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. |
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Sweep sand from the surface prior to opening to traffic. |
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Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly. |
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Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full. |
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Compact bedding sand and pavers to finish the paved area, using a plate compactor. |
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Design paver installation layout pattern and create markings for directional references of joints and stringlines. |
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Resurface an outside area with cobblestones, terracotta tiles, concrete or other materials. |
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Discuss the design with the client. |
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Cut paving stones to size and for edges, using a splitter and a masonry saw. |
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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. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
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Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
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