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How to become a more productive highway construction worker
“Work smarter, not harder.” How many times have you seen that quote? Over time, the idea that your best performance is a result of how you work, not how long you work, has become widely accepted. Studies have shown that the last employee to leave each day isn’t necessarily the hardest worker; they may simply lack organizational […]
August 26, 2014
Roadbuilding
Indiana DOT needs you: Agency holds job fair June 4 for more than 35 positions
We all know the transportation construction industry was hit pretty hard with the economic downturn. The industry is still slowly recovering, and many in the industry are still feeling the effects from it. So I was quite happy when I saw the news in my email inbox that the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is […]
June 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Senate EPW pushes highway bill release to Monday, announces Thursday markup
Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee; David Vitter (R-La.), EPW ranking member; Tom Carper (D-Del.), chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Subcommittee; and John Barrasso (R-Wy.), T&I ranking member on Thursday announced that the committee will release the text of its new highway bill Monday and […]
May 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
5 Reasons to Look for a New Job
We’ve all had that job that makes us dread getting up in the morning — and some of us are still in it. But, what makes us dislike our work so much? In my experience, it isn’t the money. Of course, everyone wants a bigger salary, but lack of funds doesn’t make someone despise a […]
April 10, 2014
Roadbuilding
From a Job Interview: Hire Me, But Make It Easy
I’m not sure whether to be slightly amused – just slightly – or to be disturbed by this work (or lack thereof) ethic! On Friday, I posted a reader response to the blog post I wrote back in January, “8 Strange Interview Questions (or How Not to Get Hired),” after reading an article from Fast Company […]
April 8, 2014
Roadbuilding
8 Strange Interview Questions (or How Not to Get Hired)
After reading this article from Fast Company, I felt like I had just looked at an article out of The Onion, a satirical (but in my opinion, very well-written) take on real news. These questions asked by potential job candidates showcase bad manners and are just downright odd. Check out the highlights: 1.  One candidate’s […]
January 30, 2014
Roadbuilding
You shouldn’t be a roadbuilder if…
Hear me out: I definitely think people should do what makes them happy and what puts food on the table. However, sometimes there are things that hinder us from working in certain fields. As our sister site Total Landscape Care points out, pain can be a huge factor to consider if you’re considering a job […]
December 13, 2013
Roadbuilding
Transportation sector gains 12,000 jobs in August
Transportation employment grew by 12,000 jobs to 4,463,500 in August, according to a report from The Hill. The figures come from statistics released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which showed that the transportation sector’s growth joins gains of 160,000 jobs in the U.S. economy. Additionally, unemployment was down 7.3 percent. Transit and […]
September 6, 2013
Business
Contractor shows school spirit with loud loader paint job
Many businesses simply adopt a nearby school's colors or patch a team logo on their uniforms or shirts to show that special connection. But Smith commissioned a special Murray State Racers paint job for the company’s new Case TR270 compact track loader.
August 27, 2012
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