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Roading Construction Worker - Personal requirements

Kaimahi Hanga Rori

Skills & knowledge

Roading construction workers need to have:


  • driving skills to operate heavy equipment and machinery

  • knowledge of the materials they use such as asphalt, road metals, and drainage pipes

  • knowledge of road construction methods and road marking

  • communication skills

  • basic maths skills

  • surveying skills and the ability to read plans

  • record keeping skills.

 

Personal Qualities

Roading construction workers need to be:
  • able to follow instructions

  • patient and careful, with an eye for detail

  • responsible and motivated

  • alert and safety-conscious

  • able to work independently and in teams.
       

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    "You have to be mentally and physically strong.  You also have to be efficient, have a good eye for detail and be able to work in all types of conditions. "

    Cyphus Samuels - Road Construction Worker

     

    Physical Requirements

    Roading construction workers need to be reasonably fit, and have good hearing and hand-eye co-ordination. They also need to have upper body strength as some heavy lifting is involved.

     

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