Roads Worker

A Roads Worker repairs broken and eroded roads on highways, municipal roads, and rural roads. Roads Workers clear debris from roads to maintain hazard free roads. Also called Highway Maintenance Workers.

• Repair broken roads on highway, town, and city roads.
• Operate machinery to dig up holes, pour concrete, and smooth out.
• Set up cones and signs to alert motorists.
• Plow snow.
• Clear off debris.
• Paint dividing lines between traffic lanes.
• Lay asphalt.
• Patrol roads for hazard, snow/ice conditions and maintenance/repair needs.
• Inspect and maintain operating equipment.
• Change vehicle fluids, including greases and oils.

• High School Diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Full driver’s license.
• 6 months’ previous experience as a Roads Worker.
• Experience servicing a wide range of heavy machinery preferred.
• Good working knowledges of road safety practices.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Successful completion of provided training.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Physically fit, able to spend long periods of time on your feet.