§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

road roller operator

Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations.

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Description

Road roller operators work with equipment to compact a variety of materials, such as soil, gravel, concrete or asphalt, in the construction of roads and foundations. They walk behind, or sit on top of the road roller, depending on the type and size, and roll over the area to be compacted.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

compaction techniques mechanical systems mechanical tools

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate GPS systems use safety equipment in construction inspect construction sites operate road roller work in a construction team work ergonomically react to events in time-critical environments prevent damage to utility infrastructure follow health and safety procedures in construction keep heavy construction equipment in good condition drive mobile heavy construction equipment recognise the hazards of dangerous goods

OPTIONALOptional competences

sort waste interpret 2D plans inspect construction supplies operate bulldozer follow safety procedures when working at heights set up temporary construction site infrastructure operate excavator transport construction supplies interpret 3D plans monitor stock level keep records of work progress secure heavy construction equipment operate heavy construction machinery without supervision plan surface slope operate construction scraper test soil load bearing capacity operate grader perform minor repairs to equipment keep personal administration

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