A roadside shoulder can look like open space.
Look closer.
Overhead lines. Underground utilities. Traffic. Driveways. Property access. Existing markings. Other crews. The traveling public.
A right-of-way can bring a lot of moving pieces into one shared space and every one of them matters.
Working in these environments requires awareness beyond the immediate task. It means understanding what’s around you, recognizing how the work affects others, and staying alert as conditions change throughout the day.
Because in the right-of-way, the work in front of you is only part of the picture.
There’s a lot happening here. Pay attention to all of it.