Mastic asphalter

Job Description

Mastic asphalters apply a hot mixture of limestone and bitumen to a range of surfaces to waterproof, protect and strengthen them. Mastic asphalt hardens when it cools, so it may be used for roofing, laying floor surfaces such as railway platforms and car parks, lining tanks and swimming pools, as sea or river defences, or more.As a mastic asphalter, you will be responsible for laying hot mastic asphalt on a range of surfaces. You could work for specialist contractors, either as staff or hired labour on a range of projects.The role of a mastic asphalter involves the following duties: Assessing a site Working out how much asphalt is needed Preparing the area Pouring and spreading, and sealing joints Applying a surface finish, i.e. sand-rubbed, polished, crimped, tiled or reflective Working on-site, indoors or outdoors.

Keyskills :
shallow foundationsasphalt pavingsubsurface investigationssite executionmonitored natural attenuationsoil stabilizationroad constructionsite acquisitionpavement rehabilitation