road marker

Road markers apply markings to roads to increase safety, indicate traffic regulations, and help road users find the way. They use different pieces of machinery to paint lines onto the road and install other markings such as reflective cat's eyes.

Alternative Labels

carriageway sign painter

construction worker

construction worker (road marking)

road marker

road marking machine operator

road marking operative

road marking operator

road marking technician

road marking worker

road painter

white line marker

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

dispose of hazardous waste dispose of non-hazardous waste follow health and safety procedures in construction inspect asphalt inspect construction supplies inspect paintwork operate road marking machine paint with a paint gun place temporary road signage use safety equipment in construction work ergonomically work safely with chemicals

Essential Knowledge

road traffic laws types of paint

Optional Skills and Competences

carry out pressure washing activities drive mobile heavy construction equipment guide operation of heavy construction equipment interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans keep personal administration keep records of work progress mix paint operate motorised street sweeping machine process incoming construction supplies set up temporary construction site infrastructure work in a construction team

Optional Knowledge

road signage standards types of asphalt coverings

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/79082f76-4b11-4594-8437-2db567331f41

Status

released

Occupations

road marker

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI