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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

road construction worker

Road construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road.

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Description

Road construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road. They cover the compacted soil with one or more layers. Road construction workers usually lay a stabilising bed of sand or clay first before adding asphalt or concrete slabs in order to finish a road.

Theoretical Knowledge
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of asphalt coveringsmechanical tools
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
inspect construction supplieswork safely with hot materialsuse safety equipment in constructionperform drainage workpave asphalt layerslevel earth surfacetransport construction supplieswork safely with chemicalswork ergonomicallyinstall frost protection materialsprevent damage to utility infrastructurefollow health and safety procedures in constructionprepare subgrade for road pavementplan surface slopelay base courses
OPTIONALOptional competences
transfer stone blocksoperate bulldozerinspect asphaltset up temporary construction site infrastructureinstall kerbstonesoperate road rolleroperate excavatorplace temporary road signageprocess incoming construction suppliesremove road surfacelay concrete slabswork in a construction teammonitor heavy machinerykeep records of work progressdrive mobile heavy construction equipmentapply proofing membranesguide operation of heavy construction equipmentmanoeuvre heavy trucksoperate mobile cranekeep personal administration

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

37 total
15 essential · 22 optional

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

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