What is a guard rail installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a guard rail installer

1. Explore guard rail installer education requirements

   Most common guard rail installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   55.6 %

   Associate

   17.8 %

   Bachelor's

   11.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific guard rail installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Traffic Control	32.22%
   DOT	28.84%
   CDL	22.28%
   Guard Rails	16.66%

3. Complete relevant guard rail installer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New guard rail installers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a guard rail installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real guard rail installer resumes.

4. Research guard rail installer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Use``CDL"deliver guard rail and install guard rail.
   • Maintain inventory of all street signs with GPS.
   • Assist with assembling hoisting equipment to move heavy equipment or materials.

5. Apply for guard rail installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a guard rail installer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams