Curb Machine Operator: Inside Jobs

Drives and operates curbing machine to extrude concrete and asphalt curbing on parking lots: Reads specifications to determine location, width of base, and shape of curbing to be installed. Lays string between reference points and sprays paint along string to form curb-machine guide marks. Brushes cement and water mix onto pavement to provide bond between curbing and pavement. Selects and installs specified curb-forming die into machine, using handtools. Fills hopper of machine with asphalt or concrete mix, using shovel. Starts machine motor, engages clutch, and guides machine that extrudes curbing along guidelines. Smooths edges of curbing, using trowel, and cuts expansion joints in curbing at specified intervals, using edger. Maintains and repairs machine, using mechanics’ handtools. Drives curbing machine onto truck trailer and drives truck to transport machine to job site.

Ready for a Challenge: You jump into new projects with initiative and drive.

Trustworthy: You are known for your personal integrity and honesty.

Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

How much does a Curb Machine Operator make?

Nationally: $23,000 – $60,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor

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Curb Machine Operator schools closest to Los Angeles, CA 90051 change location

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA — 12 miles — Rio Hondo College is a collaborative center of lifelong learning which provides innovative- challenging- and quality educational offerings for its diverse students and community.

Santiago Canyon College

Orange, CA — 33 miles — Santiago Canyon College (SCC) is a diverse learning community dedicated to intellectual and personal growth. Our purpose is to foster a learning environment that helps students develop knowledge and understanding- critical thinking- sound decision making- cultural awareness- effective communication...

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA — 103 miles
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College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV — 224 miles
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Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ — 369 miles — The mission of Mesa Community College is to promote excellence in teaching and learning- preparing individuals for active citizenship in a diverse global society. The college is a community resource for transfer education- career preparation- developmental education- economic development- and continuous...

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ — 387 miles
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