Highway Maintenance Workers

Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement and repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road, or plow snow from roadway.

On the job, you would:

Apply oil to road surfaces, using sprayers.
Inspect markers to verify accurate installation.
Set out signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.

Personality

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Characteristics of this Career
		75%	Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
		72%	Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
		69%	Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
		67%	Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
		66%	Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
		65%	Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
		58%	Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
		58%	Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
		57%	Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
		56%	Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
		55%	Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
		54%	Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
		54%	Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
		53%	Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
		51%	Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Strengths
		100%	Realistic - Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
		56%	Conventional - Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Values of the Work Environment
		56%	Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Aptitude

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Abilities \| Cognitive, Physical, Personality
		72%	Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
		72%	Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
		60%	Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
		60%	Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
		60%	Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
		60%	Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
		56%	Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
		56%	Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
		56%	Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
		53%	Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
		53%	Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
		53%	Response Orientation - The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
		53%	Reaction Time - The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
		53%	Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
		53%	Stamina - The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
		53%	Extent Flexibility - The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
		53%	Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
		53%	Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
		53%	Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
		53%	Far Vision - The ability to see details at a distance.
		53%	Finger Dexterity - The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

Job Details

Responsibilities

Maintain mechanical equipment.

Operate equipment or vehicles to clear construction sites or move materials.

Direct vehicle traffic.

Pour materials into or on designated areas.

Compact materials to create level bases.

Spread concrete or other aggregate mixtures.

Drive trucks or truck-mounted equipment.

Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.

Clean equipment or facilities.

Maintain plumbing structures or fixtures.

Spread sand, dirt or other loose materials onto surfaces.

Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.

Install fencing or other barriers.

Remove debris or vegetation from work sites.

Apply paint to surfaces.

Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.

Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.

Measure work site dimensions.

Mark reference points on construction materials.

Operate road-surfacing equipment.

Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.

Install fencing or other barriers.

Dismantle equipment or temporary structures.

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent
		99%	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather - How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
		97%	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets - How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
		95%	Face-to-Face Discussions - How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
		91%	Exposed to Contaminants - How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
		91%	Work With Work Group or Team - How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
		91%	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable - How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
		87%	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls - How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
		87%	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
		83%	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment - How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
		81%	Contact With Others - How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
		81%	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
		81%	Frequency of Decision Making - How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
		81%	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions - How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
		79%	Consequence of Error - How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
		78%	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body - How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
		77%	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate - How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
		75%	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration - How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?
		75%	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety - How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
		74%	Spend Time Standing - How much does this job require standing?
		72%	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results - How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
		69%	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results - What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
		68%	Physical Proximity - To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
		68%	Deal With External Customers - How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
		68%	Time Pressure - How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
		67%	Frequency of Conflict Situations - How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
		67%	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings - How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
		67%	In an Open Vehicle or Equipment - How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?
		66%	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting - How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
		65%	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled - How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
		64%	Telephone - How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
		63%	Coordinate or Lead Others - How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
		63%	Freedom to Make Decisions - How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
		63%	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks - How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
		60%	Spend Time Walking and Running - How much does this job require walking and running?
		60%	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People - How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
		59%	Structured versus Unstructured Work - To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
		59%	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment - How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
		53%	Level of Competition - To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

A3	Your Strengths	Importance	Tasks & Values
		85%	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		85%	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
		82%	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
		81%	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		79%	Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		76%	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
		76%	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
		75%	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
		74%	Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
		73%	Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		71%	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
		70%	Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
		70%	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		69%	Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
		68%	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
		67%	Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		67%	Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
		65%	Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
		61%	Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		60%	Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		59%	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		58%	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
		58%	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		57%	Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
		56%	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		53%	Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
		53%	Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
		52%	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
		52%	Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Getting Started

Education:

88%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Less than a High School Diploma

Highway Maintenance Workers

What they do:

On the job, you would:

Personality

Characteristics of this Career

Strengths

Values of the Work Environment

Aptitude

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

Job Details

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

Tasks & Values

Getting Started