§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

road maintenance worker

Road maintenance workers perform routine inspections of roads, and are sent out to perform repairs when called for.

Description

Road maintenance workers perform routine inspections of roads, and are sent out to perform repairs when called for. They patch potholes, cracks and other damage in roads.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of asphalt coverings asphalt mixes mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

road signage standards

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect construction supplies inspect asphalt work safely with hot materials use safety equipment in construction perform traffic sign maintenance pave asphalt layers transport construction supplies remove road surface work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect road signs guide operation of heavy construction equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

carry out de-icing activities maintain equipment clear accident site place temporary road signage maintain landscape site provide first aid lay concrete slabs work in a construction team paint with a paint gun use gardening equipment keep records of work progress apply proofing membranes lay base courses operate pavement surface friction measuring devices perform minor repairs to equipment keep personal administration inspect drainage channels

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)