ONET Occupations » 47-4051.00

Highway Maintenance Workers

Maintain highways, municipal and rural roads, airport runways, and rights-of-way. Duties include patching broken or eroded pavement, repairing guard rails, highway markers, and snow fences. May also mow or clear brush from along road or plow snow from roadway.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.77)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.40)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.40)
  4. Repair - Things (4.26)
  5. Construct - Things (4.13)
  6. Manipulate - Things (4.00)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.96)
  8. Pay attention to details - Data (3.94)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.94)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.94)
  11. Follow through, get things done - People (3.88)
  12. Control, expedite things - Things (3.75)
  13. Coordinate - People (3.54)
  14. Set up, assemble - Things (3.52)
  15. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (3.52)
  16. Shape, model, sculpt - Things (3.52)
  17. Use my intuition - Data (3.50)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  19. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.75)
  2. Operation and Control (3.75)
  1. Control Precision (4.00)
  2. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  3. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.62)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  5. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  6. Reaction Time (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Self Control (4.32)
  2. Dependability (4.26)
  3. Cooperation (3.99)
  4. Leadership (3.96)
  5. Concern for Others (3.94)
  6. Attention to Detail (3.94)
  7. Persistence (3.88)
  8. Independence (3.72)
  9. Achievement/Effort (3.71)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.71)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.59)
  12. Social Orientation (3.55)
  13. Initiative (3.52)
  14. Integrity (3.52)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.77)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.65)
  3. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.40)
  4. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.26)
  5. Performing General Physical Activities (4.13)
  6. Getting Information (4.08)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.00)
  8. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.91)
  9. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.81)
  10. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.81)
  11. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.79)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.73)
  13. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.60)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.58)
  15. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.54)
  16. Handling and Moving Objects (3.52)
  1. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.77)
  2. Drive Truck With Capacity Greater Than 3 Tons (4.77)
  3. Operate Tractor With Accessories Or Attachments (4.77)
  4. Operate Pneumatic Tamper To Patch Pavement Or Tamp Earth (4.40)
  5. Operate Jackhammer (4.40)
  6. Operate Power Construction Equipment (4.40)
  7. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.40)
  8. Apply Adhesives, Caulking, Sealants, Or Coatings (4.13)
  9. Erect Fences, Guard Rails, Highway Markers, Or Related Structures (4.13)
  10. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.13)
  11. Dig Holes Or Trenches For Foundations, Posts, Poles, Or Related Items (4.13)
  12. Move Materials Or Goods Between Work Areas (4.13)
  13. Read Tape Measure (4.08)
  14. Understand Construction Specifications (3.81)
  15. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.79)
  16. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (3.52)
  17. Fabricate, Assemble, Or Disassemble Manufactured Products By Hand (3.52)