60 Paving jobs in Columbus, OH


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Plant Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$50K - $75K/yr

10 of the Most Popular Types of Paving Jobs in 2026

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The primary qualifications for a paving job are a high school diploma or GED certificate and the physical fitness to lift up to 100 pounds. Many paving jobs have minimum requirements for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Employers prefer you to have some experience in the construction industry, so the more you work in manual labor, the more likely you are to stand out from other people seeking a paving job. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a paving job requires attention to detail, skills related to heavy equipment, and the ability to hear and follow verbal instructions. Some paving work takes place at night, so the ability to work on a flexible schedule is essential to your success.

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Top Types Of Paving Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Paving positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Asphalt Paving No Experience

    Salary range: $40,500 - $68,500

    Asphalt Paving No Experience is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Asphalt Paving No Experience jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Asphalt Paving No Experience job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Asphalt Paving

    Salary range: $40,500 - $68,500

    Asphalt Paving is a common job search query. Most salaries for Asphalt Paving jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Asphalt Paving job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Asphalt Paving Traveling

    Salary range: $40,500 - $68,500

    Asphalt Paving Traveling is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Asphalt Paving Traveling jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Asphalt Paving Traveling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Asphalt Paving Foreman

    Salary range: $56,000 - $85,000

    An asphalt paving foreman oversees the laying of asphalt during a construction project. In this role, you meet with the project manager to understand the scope of the project and determine what supplies and staff you need. Once you have established what you need, you map out the timeline for the asphalt segment of the project, deploy your crews, and supervise them as they pave, patch, and resurface different areas. You ensure your staff completes their sections safely and efficiently and push to meet project deadlines. The asphalt paving foreman primarily acts as a supervisor in the project, but you may be required to operate heavy equipment when necessary.

  • Paver Sealing

    Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

    Paver Sealing is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Paver Sealing jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Paver Sealing job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Concrete Paving

    Salary range: $50,000 - $65,500

    Concrete Paving is a typical job search query Most salaries for Concrete Paving jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $65,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Concrete Paving job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Asphalt Paver Operator

    Salary range: $40,500 - $68,500

    Asphalt Paver Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Asphalt Paver Operator jobs pay between $40,500 (25th percentile) and $68,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Asphalt Paver Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Road Paving

    Salary range: $37,000 - $46,500

    Road Paving is a typical job search query Most salaries for Road Paving jobs pay between $37,000 (25th percentile) and $46,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Road Paving job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Asphalt Hiring

    Salary range: $39,000 - $57,500

    Asphalt Hiring is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Asphalt Hiring jobs pay between $39,000 (25th percentile) and $57,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Asphalt Hiring job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Paver Operator

    Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

    A paver operator uses specialized machines to spread asphalt over a surface. Your duties involve working on roads or highways during initial construction or resurfacing projects. Pavers must be able to operate equipment and adequately mix and spread materials so the road surface is level and of the proper consistency. You inspect the prepared area before beginning paving, and you must be able to maintain correct speed and move the paving machine in a straight line so as to not waste materials during paving.