road construction worker

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

mechanical tools types of asphalt coverings

Practical Skills

level earth surface install frost protection materials lay base courses work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction work safely with hot materials plan surface slope pave asphalt layers use safety equipment in construction transport construction supplies prevent damage to utility infrastructure prepare subgrade for road pavement inspect construction supplies work safely with chemicals perform drainage work work in a construction team process incoming construction supplies apply proofing membranes operate mobile crane lay concrete slabs operate bulldozer monitor heavy machinery manoeuvre heavy trucks keep personal administration operate excavator place temporary road signage transfer stone blocks remove road surface drive mobile heavy construction equipment set up temporary construction site infrastructure keep records of work progress operate road roller inspect asphalt guide operation of heavy construction equipment install kerbstones