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.
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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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