This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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In Australia, a full time Road Construction Worker generally earns $1,380 per week ($71,760 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.
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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
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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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Road Construction Worker careers
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.
