Army MOS · Engineering
12V Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
Overview
A concrete and asphalt equipment operator operates equipment used in concrete and asphalt production and paving. The operator also supervises the use of this equipment.
Core Skills
- heavy equipment operation
- concrete and asphalt production
- paving operations
- equipment maintenance and inspection
- site preparation and grading
- safety and OSHA compliance
- reading construction plans
- quality control and testing support
- logistics and material handling
- team coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Database software
- Email software
- HCSS HeavyBid
- Time report software
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt: Level I · Funded · Promotion points · STAR
- Construction Materials Testing: Concrete: Level I · Funded · Promotion points
- Construction Materials Testing: Soil: Level I · Funded · Promotion points
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Career Growth
- Construction Materials Testing: Asphalt: Level II · Funded · Promotion points
- Construction Materials Testing: Concrete: Level II · Funded · Promotion points
- Concrete Field Testing Technician: Grade I · Funded · Promotion points
- Concrete Strength Testing Technician
What the Work Involves
- Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
- Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
- Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
- Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow, and indicate low spots for workers to add material.
- Coordinate truck dumping.
Related Occupations
- Construction Laborers
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
- Segmental Pavers
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 12V. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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