Highway Maintenance Workers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Clean and clear debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures.
2. 02Drive heavy equipment and vehicles with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mow grass and weeds, remove snow and ice, and spread salt and sand.
3. 03Haul and spread sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
4. 04Measure and mark locations for installation of markers, using tape, string, or chalk.
5. 05Paint traffic control lines and place pavement traffic messages, by hand or using machines.
6. 06Apply oil to road surfaces, using sprayers.
7. 07Inspect markers to verify accurate installation.
8. 08Drive trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.
9. 09Erect, install, or repair guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
10. 10Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
11. 11Blend compounds to form adhesive mixtures used for marker installation.
12. 12Flag motorists to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead.

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