Road Construction Worker Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators
SaveWhat Does a Road Construction Worker Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
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Skills You Need to Become a Road Construction Worker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFollow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction skill
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
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EssentialInspect Construction Supplies skill
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
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EssentialPrevent Damage To Utility Infrastructure skill
Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.
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EssentialTransport Construction Supplies skill
Bring construction materials, tools and equipment to the construction site and store them properly taking various aspects into account such as the workers' safety and protection from deterioration.
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EssentialUse Safety Equipment In Construction skill
Use 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 …
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EssentialWork Ergonomically skill
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
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EssentialWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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EssentialInstall Frost Protection Materials skill
Install insulation materials such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, foam glass or extruded polystyrene to reduce frost penetration and any resulting road damage.
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EssentialLay Base Courses skill
Lay the stabilising courses that support a road. Lay the road base, which enhances the drainage properties of the road, and a sub-base if called for. Use the correct material …
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EssentialLevel Earth Surface skill
Change the profile of the earth surface, turning it flat or shaping it to match a certain slope. Remove irregularities such as knolls, pits and ditches.
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EssentialPave Asphalt Layers skill
Use different grades of asphalt to lay the asphalt layers of a road. Lay an asphalt base layer with low bitumen content to provide a stable surface, a binder layer …
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EssentialPerform Drainage Work skill
Dig draining ditches and lay the pipe or gutter installation to allow evacuation of surplus liquid and avoid subsidence or other damage.
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EssentialPlan Surface Slope skill
Make sure the planned surface has the necessary slope to prevent puddling of water or fluids.
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EssentialPrepare Subgrade For Road Pavement skill
Make sure the surface underneath the road is ready to be paved. Ensure that it is flat, stable and able to resist the mechanical stresses of road traffic.
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EssentialWork Safely With Hot Materials skill
Take care when handling hot materials. Wear the right protective clothing and take care not to burn yourself or others, damage equipment, or create fire hazards.
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Optional Skills (5 of 21 displayed)
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OptionalMechanical Tools knowledge
Understand machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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OptionalTypes Of Asphalt Coverings knowledge
Different 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 skidding and …
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OptionalApply Proofing Membranes skill
Apply specialised membranes to prevent penetration of a structure by dampness or water. Securely seal any perforation to preserve the damp-proof or waterproof properties of the membrane. Make sure any …
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OptionalDrive Mobile Heavy Construction Equipment skill
Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.
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OptionalGuide Operation Of Heavy Construction Equipment skill
Guide 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, agreed-upon …
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OptionalKeep Personal Administration skill
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalManoeuvre Heavy Trucks skill
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
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OptionalOperate Excavator skill
Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.
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OptionalProcess Incoming Construction Supplies skill
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
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OptionalSet Up Temporary Construction Site Infrastructure skill
Set 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 …
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OptionalWork In A Construction Team skill
Work 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 …
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OptionalInspect Asphalt skill
Inspect the placement of asphalt concrete ensuring that the specifications are met and no flows are present.
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OptionalInstall Kerbstones skill
Strengthen the edges of the road by installing gutters and by laying concrete blocks or natural stone slabs to form a kerb.
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OptionalLay Concrete Slabs skill
Lay concrete slabs, used as road covering, on a prepared surface. Guide a crane operator to position the slab in the right place and manually set it correctly, often using …
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OptionalMonitor Heavy Machinery skill
Monitor the performance of heavy-duty equipment. Record troubleshooting, ensure that all operations comply with safety and health requirements.
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OptionalOperate Bulldozer skill
Operate a tracked or wheeled bulldozer, a powerful piece of machinery equipped with a shovel-like blade used to move earth, rubble or other material over the ground.
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OptionalOperate Mobile Crane skill
Operate a mobile crane safely. Take into account the condition of the terrain, weather conditions, load mass, and expected manoeuvres.
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OptionalOperate Road Roller skill
Operate various types of mechanic and manual road rollers, pieces of equipment used to compact surfaces.
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OptionalPlace Temporary Road Signage skill
Place temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.
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OptionalRemove Road Surface skill
Remove an existing road surface. Use the appropriate machinery or coordinate with machine operators to assist in the excavation of asphalt or concrete road coverings.
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