Site Preparation: Sweeping, cleaning, and clearing debris from the surface before the asphalt is laid. Material Handling: Shoveling, raking, and luting hot mix asphalt into areas that the paving machine cannot reach. Tool and Equipment Support: Gathering and transporting tools like shovels, lutes, and spray cans, and filling water or fuel tanks. Traffic Control: Working as a flagger or setting up cones and warning signs to direct motorists and pedestrians safely around the work zone. Joint and Edge Work: Helping prepare transverse joints and smoothing edges to ensure a proper seal and grade.