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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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Search jobsWhat 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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This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Technical testing and analysis
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include material testing technician, aircraft engine inspector and construction safety inspector.
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The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3022.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.2Technical testing and analysis23.99Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products n.e.c.
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 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3116.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 3116 |
| Concept type | Occupation |