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Why You Should Consider a Career in the Asphalt Pavement Industry
miles of roads in dire need of repair, and more
workers are expected to retire than can be
replaced in the near future.
Opportunity
Whether you have a college degree or
are looking for on-the-job training, there are a
wide range of opportunities within the asphalt
industry both in the office and in the field.
Sustainability
Asphalt is the world’s most recycled
Money product, and the industry is committed to
The industry provides high-paying continuous innovation to increase the use of
jobs for workers at every level. The indus- Job Security reclaimed, recycled, and waste materials in
try pays competitively and provides strong Asphalt pavement jobs cannot be out- high-performing asphalt pavements.
benefit packages. Pay parity between males sourced to other countries. Roads are built
and females is closer than almost any other and maintained by people who live and work www.wispave.org
industry. in their local community. There are miles and
94% of roads in America are surfaced with asphalt.
Contact us today to learn how we do it in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association is a
statewide, non-profit organization representing the
interests of the asphalt industry. WAPA members are
Wisconsin-based contractors and manufacturers,
asphalt mixture producers and liquid asphalt Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association
suppliers who support the industry by providing 4600 American Parkway, Suite 201 Madison, WI 53718
quality pavements, materials and services. Phone: 608-255-3114
www.wispave.org
Learn more about careers in asphalt and find job openings at: wispave.org/get-started
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