Career Path

Ready to build YOUR career in the highway construction industry?

High School or Career Technical Education

Pre-Apprenticeship

& FRB Skill Arcade

Apprenticeship

Skilled Trades

Journeyperson

Foreman

Superintendent

Community College

Administrative

Tech Support

Surveyor

Office Manager

Construction Manager - Associate Degree

Community College

Administrative

Tech Support

Surveyor

Office Manager

Construction Manager - Associate Degree

College / University

Civil Engineer

Design & Engineering

Safety

Accountant

Estimator

Project Manager

Senior Management

Vice President

CFO, COO,CEO, Company Owner

Jobs in Road Construction

In the highway construction industry, there are career opportunities available for everyone, with or without a college degree.

Not sure what your future could hold? Review these career options for inspiration.

With a college Degree

Without a college Degree

Apprenticeship & Career Opportunities

CARPENTERS

Carpenters assemble and construct forms for concrete structures including bridges, retaining walls, tunnels, subways, drainage structures, hydroelectric developments, locks, and dams.

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MASONS

Concrete is everywhere in the heavy/highway construction industry. A cement mason places, finishes, smooths, protects, and repairs exposed concrete surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, roads, and dams.

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LABORERS

Laborers are used for various projects in heavy/highway construction, working with hand, power, and air tools, rebar, traffic control, soil compaction, trenching/shoring projects, and more.

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OPERATING ENGINEERS

Operating engineers oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of heavy construction equipment including cranes, backhoes, loaders, scrapers, and bulldozers, which is essential for creating roads, dams, bridges, and airports.

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CRAFT PROFESSIONALS

Skilled workers, heavy equipment operators, carpenters, concrete finishers, and laborers are needed! Learn about the benefits of union membership and career opportunities in western PA.

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INSPECTORS

Construction Inspectors ensure projects follow plans and specifications and are responsible for projects being completed on time and within budget.

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