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A Road Construction Worker is part of a construction team that builds and repairs roads. You might operate machinery, transport materials or direct traffic. Road Construction Workers perform earthworks to prepare a site for construction, lay asphalt, bitumen or other materials to create a road surface and seal and finish new work. You may specialise in one of these roles or perform various tasks as required on site.
Road Construction Workers have a physically demanding role and work in difficult conditions. You’ll be outdoors in all sorts of weather and you’ll perform your job in a dusty and noisy environment. You’ll need to be able to follow directions and work as part of a team.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Road Construction Worker.
Possible job outcomes:
Join a road construction crew with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance). This nationally recognised qualification begins with the environmental and safety protocols for civil construction workers, then delivers job-specific technical skills. Competencies include: digging, levelling, spreading and compacting materials, repairing potholes, traffic control, draining and dewatering the worksite, safely disposing non-toxic materials, locating and protecting underground pipes and wiring systems. Enquire now for the full list of study units, road crew competencies, and enrolment centres in your area..
Average duration: 18 months.
Get a job with a road construction team with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work with asphalt surfacing, spray sealing, and bituminous surfacing. The course covers: team communication, following health and safety procedures, risk management, accurate measuring and calculating, using hand and power tools, operating plant and equipment, spreading asphalt and bitumen, repairing potholes. Enquire now for the list of study units, road construction career outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Road Construction Worker generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working as a Road Construction Worker has increased in recent years and there are now 10,300 people in this role in Australia (this has increased from 8,000 five years ago). Road Construction Workers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To become a Road Construction Worker, consider the Certificate III in Civil Construction Road Construction and Maintenance. This course covers topics including repairing potholes, handling bituminous materials, spreading asphalt, concreting, digging, levelling and directing traffic.
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Here are some potential career pathways within civil construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Civil Construction
Concreter
$960 weekly pay
Construction Labourer
Construction Worker
Excavator Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
General Hand
General Labourer
Loader Operator
Mobile Crane Operator
$1,400 weekly pay
Pipelayer
Rigger
Road Construction Worker
Road Marker
Steel Fixer
Traffic Controller
Building Estimator
$1,440 weekly pay
Construction Estimator
Construction Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Grader Operator
$1,540 weekly pay
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
$1,550 weekly pay
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
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