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Overview
Asphalt laboratory technicians inspect asphalt mixes and raw materials, run laboratory simulations, test samples, write inspection reports and help resolve technical issues from construction sites.
In job descriptions, look for asphalt mixes, bitumen or aggregate testing, laboratory safety, raw-material quality checks, construction supplies, site sampling, concrete tests and inspection reporting.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
The work links construction sites with the materials laboratory. The technician tests asphalt mixes, bitumen, aggregates and samples, then turns results into reports that support production or site decisions.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes asphalt mixes, raw-material quality checks, laboratory safety, simulations, sample testing, inspection reports, construction supplies and occasional concrete or soil tests.
Salary context
Pay comparisons depend on laboratory responsibility, site sampling, reporting authority, asphalt or bitumen expertise, supervision of lab work, construction-site exposure and accountability for product release.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior materials testing, asphalt production support, laboratory supervision, site quality coordination, civil engineering technician work or construction-material inspection.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name asphalt plant, road site, bitumen, aggregates, test methods, sample handling, reporting duties, lab safety and who uses the test results.
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Alternative labels
bitumen technician
asphalt production technical supervisor
aggregates and bitumen laboratory technician
technical supervisor
asphalt production
road surface laboratory technician
road surface technician
aggregates and asphalt laboratory technician
site technician
asphalt
bitumen production technician
asphalt technician
asphalt production technician
materials technician
Occupation group
chemical engineering technician (3116.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/00634fc4-802a-461b-8af0-499273756f99 |
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| ESCO code | 3116.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 3116 |
| Concept type | Occupation |