Road Builder

Road Builders control the excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks and other large machinery that move materials to build roads.

MORE ABOUT THIS CAREER

Road builders are an important part of keeping our highways system running and are in high demand.

Interests

Do you want to transform the shape of the earth?
Do you see yourself operating heavy equipment?
Do you like working outside?

Skills You'll Develop

A bulldozer operator moves soil, rocks and debris as well as levels the ground
You can also operate other types of equipment including a backhoe, dump truck or even an excavator
In addition to clearing land for building sites operators use equipment for mining, lumbering and quarrying
You will interact with construction jeneral laborers and/or crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement and adjustment of the quipment to complete conformation of grade specifications fo rthe construction project

AVERAGE WAGE

$45,000 $22.00
Salary Hourly

Education Options:

On the Job Training
High School Diploma
Technical School

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