What is a roadway technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a roadway technician

1. Explore roadway technician education requirements

   Most common roadway technician degrees

   High School Diploma

   40.0 %

   Associate

   40.0 %

   Bachelor's

   20.0 %

2. Start to develop specific roadway technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Autocad	75.12%
   Asphalt	16.08%
   DOT	8.80%

3. Complete relevant roadway technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New roadway technicians 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 roadway technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real roadway technician resumes.

4. Research roadway technician duties and responsibilities

   • Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
   • Perform laboratory analysis of asphalt samples for quality control purposes.
   • Design and draft using AutoCAD and EaglePoint.
   • Perform general laborer duties on asphalt and concrete patching crew.

5. Prepare your roadway technician resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your roadway technician resume.

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6. Apply for roadway technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a roadway technician 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