Sometimes they work seven days a week in order to finish a project. Work often begins in the early morning while it is still cool. However, many of the machines operated by paving and surfacing workers create a lot of heat so workers may be hot all day. Paving and surfacing workers wear work boots and long pants even during the summer. Hazards include heat stroke, sunburn, burns from contact with hot objects, and blisters.
Work sites can be noisy.
Workers may be exposed to dust and fumes from paving materials. Paving and surfacing roads can be physically demanding work. Wages vary according to training, experience and location. Entry level wages may be lower. Highway maintenance workers may lose work time because of bad weather.