What is a paving contractor and how to become one

Key steps to become a paving contractor

1. Explore paving contractor education requirements

   Most common paving contractor degrees

   Bachelor's

   43.5 %

   High School Diploma

   26.1 %

   Associate

   21.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific paving contractor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Asphalt	68.86%
   Project Management	31.14%

3. Complete relevant paving contractor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New paving contractors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a paving contractor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real paving contractor resumes.

4. Research paving contractor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage purchasing flow through approval processes for HW (hard ware) via C4 process using SharePoint application requisition work flow.
   • Adhere to recipients delivery according to specific specifications, delivery windows, and other logistical needs.
   • Work on feeding issues, range of motion, ADL's, pool therapy and meeting with unit team.

5. Apply for paving contractor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a paving contractor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams