road sign installer

Description

Road sign installers take road signs to the specified location and erect it. The installers may drill a hole into the ground, or remove existing paving to access the soil. They may anchor heavy signs in concrete.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

road traffic laws road signage standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

interpret 2D plans inspect construction supplies operate GPS systems use safety equipment in construction inspect construction sites interpret traffic signals place temporary road signage interpret 3D plans work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction operate hand drill

OPTIONALOptional competences

use measurement instruments mix concrete pour concrete process incoming construction supplies remove road surface work in a construction team keep records of work progress inspect road signs operate mobile crane handle fragile items operate vibratory pile hammer keep personal administration