Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 9312
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.
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Rate 5 of the 14 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
dispose of hazardous waste
dispose of non-hazardous waste
paint with a paint gun
inspect construction supplies
place temporary road signage
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (14)
road traffic lawsroad traffic lawsThe rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.types of painttypes of paintVarieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.work ergonomicallywork ergonomicallyApply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.dispose of hazardous wastedispose of hazardous wasteDispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.dispose of non-hazardous wastedispose of non-hazardous wasteDispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures except for waste incineration.paint with a paint gunpaint with a paint gunUse a paint gun to coat or paint surfaces of items which are stationary or moving on a conveyor belt. Load the equipment with the suitable type of paint and spray the paint onto the surface in an even...inspect construction suppliesinspect construction suppliesCheck construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.place temporary road signageplace temporary road signagePlace temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.operate road marking machineoperate road marking machineOperate the machine used to renew or make new markings on roads and parking lots to ensure traffic order.follow health and safety procedures in constructionfollow health and safety procedures in constructionApply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.inspect paintworkinspect paintworkInspect a painted surface, either one recently painted or an old layer. Watch for dents, cracks, flaking, air bubbles, mould and other issues.work safely with chemicalswork safely with chemicalsTake the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.inspect asphaltinspect asphaltInspect the placement of asphalt concrete ensuring that the specifications are met and no flows are present.use safety equipment in constructionuse safety equipment in constructionUse elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident do...
Optional (14) — show
road signage standardsroad signage standardsNational and European regulations on the placement and properties of road signage, including size, height, reflectance and other important characteristics.types of asphalt coveringstypes of asphalt coveringsDifferent types of asphalt covering, based on their bitumen content and composition. The strengths, weaknesses, and price points of each type. Special properties such as porosity, resistance to skiddi...work in a construction teamwork in a construction teamWork as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible ma...carry out pressure washing activitiescarry out pressure washing activitiesUse high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.mix paintmix paintThoroughly mix different types of paint manually or mechanically. Start from basic paints or from powder and mix in water or chemicals. Check the consistency of the resulting mixture.keep personal administrationkeep personal administrationFile and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.process incoming construction suppliesprocess incoming construction suppliesReceive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.interpret 3D plansinterpret 3D plansInterpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.drive mobile heavy construction equipmentdrive mobile heavy construction equipmentDrive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.operate motorised street sweeping machineoperate motorised street sweeping machineUse motorised street sweeping equipment to sweep gutters and streets.keep records of work progresskeep records of work progressMaintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.guide operation of heavy construction equipmentguide operation of heavy construction equipmentGuide a colleague in operating a piece of heavy construction equipment. Follow the operation closely and understand when feedback is called for. Use communication techniques like voice, two-way radio,...interpret 2D plansinterpret 2D plansInterpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.set up temporary construction site infrastructureset up temporary construction site infrastructureSet up a variety of temporary infrastructure used on building sites. Put up fences and signs. Set up any construction trailers and make sure that these are connected to electricity lines and water sup...
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Frequently asked questions
What does a road marker do?
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.
What skills does a road marker need?
A road marker needs 14 essential skills, including road traffic laws, types of paint, work ergonomically, dispose of hazardous waste, dispose of non-hazardous waste.
Will AI replace road marker jobs?
The AI disruption score for road marker is 38/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: keep personal administration, keep records of work progress, process incoming construction supplies. Most resilient: use safety equipment in construction, set up temporary construction site infrastructure, place temporary road signage.
AI Replacement Risk
38/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupLabourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport
Essential Skills14
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