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Overview
The work can include transporting signs, removing road surface, drilling holes, setting posts, pouring concrete, checking placement and using temporary signage around the work area.
In job descriptions, look for road signage standards, traffic laws, 2D or 3D plans, hand drills, measurement instruments, concrete work, GPS systems, construction safety and inspection of installed signs.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Road sign installation combines roadwork, layout accuracy and practical construction. Jobs can involve marking positions, opening the surface, setting posts, pouring concrete and keeping temporary signage clear while traffic passes nearby.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes road signage standards, traffic rules, interpreting plans, measuring placement, safe drilling and concrete work. Some roles add GPS positioning, crane or pile equipment, site inspection and progress records.
Salary context
Pay context depends on road exposure, night or mobile works, equipment used, sign size, concrete or excavation tasks, responsibility for temporary traffic control and the accuracy needed for permanent placement.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward lead installer, road maintenance crew leader, traffic management operative, civil engineering site work or inspection of road furniture and signage condition.
Good to know
Check whether adverts specify temporary or permanent signs, road closure conditions, plan reading, concrete anchoring, measuring tools, drilling equipment, vehicle licences and who manages traffic safety on site.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context, not official labour-market statistics or role-specific pay data.
Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Construction of roads and motorways
This is one example. Other occupations in this activity include road marker and road maintenance worker.
Explore this activitySpecialised construction activities in civil engineering
This occupation may also occur in this activity. Other occupations there include road marker and road maintenance worker.
Explore this activityThese examples offer an overview but do not show every economic activity where the occupation may occur.
About this information
The selection is based on how occupations are connected to economic activities in ESCO and NACE. Only a few examples are shown to make the information easier to use. The occupations were selected because they are close in occupation area and important skills. The examples are not a ranking. They do not show where most people work, where demand is highest, or which occupation is best suited to a particular person.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Highway Maintenance Workers
47-4051.00
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The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
43.5Specialised construction activities in civil engineering42.11Construction of roads and motorways
Alternative labels
Occupation group
civil engineering worker (9312.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6eaf90cb-144d-486c-86e7-3d2bf4242525 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 9312.1.5 |
| ISCO group | 9312 |
| Concept type | Occupation |