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Thinking of a new career in the road and bridge construction industry? Ready to start a rewarding and active career path?

You’ve come to the right place! The demand for entry and skilled workers in the road and bridge construction industry is at an all-time high!

OnBoard4Jobs will introduce you to prospective employers, provide valuable connections, and assist you on your journey as you help Florida build the roadways that keep that keep everyone connected. Think of OnBoard4Jobs as your new roadmap to success!

It’s as easy as 1. 2. 3.

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Create a login and complete the registration form

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Search the statewide Roadmap to find jobs

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Apply online!

It’s as easy as 1. 2. 3.

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Create a login and complete
the registration form
Search the statewide
Roadmap to find jobs
Apply online!

Construction Career Benefits

There are several benefits to a road construction career.
See how many fit with your future career goals:

Some requirements to start your next adventure in road construction industry are:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Able to lift 50 lbs to 90 lbs
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Transportation – car, truck, bus or other means
  • Ability to work outdoors
  • Reliable and committed to work
  • Drug free

High Demand Jobs

Asphalt Lute Raker

Asphalt Lute Raker

  • Rakes to redistribute asphalt
  • Operates hand and power tools
  • Part of the paving crew

Carpenter (Bridge/Highway)

Carpenter (Bridge/Highway)

  • Uses of hand, pneumatic, and electrical tools
  • Performs rough carpentry, masonry, and painting
  • Build job-specific wood forms and assemble

Concrete Finisher

Concrete Finisher

  • Spread and level poured concrete
  • Use molds to create concrete blocks

Erosion Control Specialist

Erosion Control Specialist

  • Conducts field inspections of properties
  • Checks perimeters, silt fences, construction entrances, sedimentation basins
  • Maintain records of enforcement activity

Roller Operator

Roller Operator

  • Operate roller to compact earth
  • Subgrade, and sub-base asphalt surfaces
  • Works with heavy machinery/equipment

Form & Gutter Builder

Form & Gutter Builder

  • Specializes in creating frameworks, constructing scaffolding, and assembling forms on large-scale commercial projects
  • Responsible for climbing high places, lifting moderate to heavy forms, cutting and shaping materials

Front End Loader Operator

Front End Loader Operator

  • Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket
  • Moves filled buckets to work site to dump
  • Performs routine maintenance on the loader

Grade Checker

Grade Checker

  • Set grade stakes meant to guide equipment operators
  • Uses hand tools, measuring instruments, and specified ratios to gauge leveling

Instrument Person

Instrument Person

  • Manage review on equipment inventory
  • Station operator for data collection and implementation
  • Data collection in road profiles and creek profiles

Pile Driver

Pile Driver

  • Works with pile-driving rigs that drive metal, concrete, or wood piling into the earth
  • Work from machine cabs to direct operation of machine
  • Move construction materials, earth, and other heavy objects

Pipe Layer

Pipe Layer

  • Responsible for assembling, connecting, and constructing pipe
  • Ensures ground is prepped and trenches dug out for pipes.
  • Aligns pipes and seals joints

Sign Erector

Sign Erector

  • Erects, assembles, and maintains roadside signs
  • Uses hand tools and power tools
  • Loads and unloads building and construction materials

Career Planning

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CAREERSOURCE FLORIDA

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STATEWIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

This program helps connect roadway contractors with job seekers.

Register today with your interests to receive more information.

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