Is road construction a rewarding career? Hear what the experts have to say.
Learn how real road workers got their start and why they decided to make it a career. You’ll hear about the challenges they faced and the opportunities they received. Every story is different, but the basic message is the same – road construction provides you with a good life. Revisit this page often. New stories will be posted periodically. Who knows, someday, one of them may be yours.
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Women on the Job Project Manager and Heavy Equipment Operator
Tyler Pace Operates the machine that mixes asphalt for roadbeds
Jesus “Chui” Bocenegra In charge of a milling machine crew
Tyler Payne In charge of jobsite erosion control
Michael Hill Supervises maintenance for fleet equipment
Angela Spearman Drives an off-road truck at construction sites
Robert Royal Oversees all aspects of construction projects
Tyrone Elvine Runs the crew that resurfaces roads
Read Their Stories
Emmit Hall Project Manager and Heavy Equipment Operator
Gino Willis Leads a crew that builds highway bridges
Luis Cervantes Supervises the building of wall foundations
Melinda VanHook Hauls material to job sites in a huge dump truck