Highway Maintenance Workers
Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road or plow snow from roadway.
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
19 tasks analyzed
Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.
Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.
Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic. | - | - | - |
| Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead. | - | - | - |
| Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment. | - | - | - |
| Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites. | - | - | - |
| Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,070
per year
Mean Wage
$51,410
per year
Employment
152K
workers
Wage Range
$35,030 - $69,210
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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