WHICH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION JOBS
MIGHT BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

There are many types of jobs in highway construction. Take the quiz to find out which jobs might be right for you. Click on the plus sign for the answer.

1. DO YOU LIKE WORKING INSIDE OR OUTSIDE?

A) OUTSIDE - I DON'T EVER WANT TO BE COOPED UP IN AN OFFICE ALL DAY!

B) INSIDE - I LIKE WORKING IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE WEATHER.

2. DOES DIGGING, PUSHING AND LIFTING DIRT AND OTHER MATERIALS EXCITE YOU?

YES) I'VE ALWAYS LOVED WATCHING BULLDOZERS, BACKHOES AND EXCAVATORS DO THEIR WORK!

Heavy Equipment Operator

NO) I PREFER A JOB WHERE I CAN GET MY HANDS DIRTY AND BE PART OF A CREW.

3. ARE YOU AFRAID OF HEIGHTS?

YES) I NEED A JOB WHERE MY FEET STAY ON THE GROUND.

NO) I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THE FEELING OF BEING UP HIGH - IT'S EXCITING!

Bridge Carpenter

4. DO YOU ENJOY WORKING AS PART OF A GROUP OR ALONE?

A) I PREFER WORKING MOSTLY ALONE. I LIKE A JOB THAT REQUIRES "MENTAL STRENGTH" WHERE I HAVE TO FIGURE OUT FASTER, BETTER AND MORE EFFICIENT WAYS TO COMPLETE A TASK.

B) I LIKE A JOB THAT REQUIRES AN ENTIRE CREW - WHERE IT TAKES EVERYONE'S HARD WORK TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE JOB.

5. DO YOU PREFER WORKING DURING THE DAY OR AT NIGHT?

A) I PREFER WORKING ON A DAY SHIFT.

In highway construction, work on some projects is during the day and some is at night. And with most job types, there is always a possibilty that work could happen at night - or over the weekend.

B) I PREFER WORKING A NIGHT SHIFT.

The highway construction industry loves night owls! Work on some projects is during the day and some is at night - so if you like being up when the rest of world is sleeping, you won't have a problem when a project requires nighttime work. As with most highway construction job types, thre is always a possibility that work could happen during the day, at night - or over the weekend.

6. DO YOU WANT A JOB WITH GOOD PAY, OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT AND WHERE YOU WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON OUR STATE'S ROAD SYSTEM?

A) YES!

Then check out this website to learn all about the many interesting job types available in highway construction and how you can have a long-term, fulfilling career in this GROWING SECTOR.

B) No.

That's OK. Highway construction jobs aren't for everyone. Those who succeed typically like physical work, being outside in the many types of weather we have in Georgia and don't mind when some jobs require evening or weekend work.