Road Worker

Description:

Road workers are involved in building roads, working on car park surfacing, markings and repair.

Facts:

The work for road worker varies on project by project basis. It is a very manual job.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to follow instructions
• Loves the outside working environment
• Physically fit

A Typical Day:

• Repairing potholes and cracks on roads
• Levelling pavements and kerbs
• Putting up road signs, traffic lights and street lamps.

Entry Requirements:

• No specific requirements for this role
• Alternatively, enrol in an Apprentice scheme.

Source: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk and http://careerplanning.about.com