Road Worker

Your Job

Are you looking for a flexible job with diverse assignments? Does performing essential services like maintaining highways, roads, airport runways, or directing traffic sound rewarding to you?

Job Description:

• Flagging motorists to warn of obstacles or repair work ahead.
• Setting up signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
• Driving trucks or tractors with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mowing grass and weeds, and removing snow and ice.
• Dumping and spreading asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
• Driving trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.
• Inspecting, cleaning and repairing drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
• Hauling and spreading sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
• Erecting, installing, or repairing guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
• Removing litter and debris from roadways, including debris from rock and mud slides.
• Cleaning and clearing debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures.
• Performing roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming trees.
• Inspecting markers to verify accurate installation.
• Measuring and marking locations for installation of markers, using tape, string, or chalk.
• Using arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Following all safety guidelines and wearing safety gear (such as goggles, gloves, and helmets).

Requirements:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads.
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust machine or vehicle controls exact positions.
• Near vision and ability to see details at close range (within a few feet).
• Depth perception, the ability to judge objects closer or farther away from you.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work carefully and efficiently in potentially dangerous conditions.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to use tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Physical strength and stamina required to stand, walk, and lift for long periods of time.
• Physical dexterity to work with tools, machines, and equipment.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

What You May Gain:

• Staying active - the job will keep you busy throughout the day.
• Technical expertise - learning to operate and master complex tools, machinery and equipment systems.
• Enhanced communication skills - learning how to talk clearly and effective with co-workers and superiors.
• Problem solving and crisis management skills - avoiding and resolving potential dangerous situations.
• Teamwork - partnering with colleagues and supervisors to ensure production & quality goals are met.
• Teaching & management skills - helping train and prepare new employees for the job.
• Rewarding career - opportunities for training, advancement to supervisory or management roles. Those with prior experience increase chances of getting promoted or earning higher pay.

Experience Required: