road maintenance worker

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.

Alternative Labels

highway maintenance worker

highways operative

road maintenance operative

road maintenance team member

road maintenance worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

asphalt mixes mechanical tools types of asphalt coverings

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

road signage standards

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f272a521-1a38-4d34-a78e-3adeca95b977

Status

released

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