Road marker jobs in Finland
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.
Road marker – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 18.54 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 13.48 €/h |
| Top tenth | 28.64 €/h |
| Employees | 7,357 |
Pay by sex, 2024
| Sex | Median | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 16.06 €/h | 394 |
| Men | 18.69 €/h | 6,963 |
Road marker - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures.
Use 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 and controlled manner to prevent paint from dripping or splashing.
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
Place temporary traffic signs, lights and barriers to alert road users of activities on the road.
Operate the machine used to renew or make new markings on roads and parking lots to ensure traffic order.
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Inspect a painted surface, either one recently painted or an old layer. Watch for dents, cracks, flaking, air bubbles, mould and other issues.
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Inspect the placement of asphalt concrete ensuring that the specifications are met and no flows are present.
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 an accident does occur.
Road marker - Which skills are useful but not essential?
National and European regulations on the placement and properties of road signage, including size, height, reflectance and other important characteristics.
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 noise characteristics.
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 manner.
Use high pressure equipment in order to clean areas, surfaces and materials.
Thoroughly 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.
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
Receive incoming construction supplies, handle the transaction and enter the supplies into any internal administration system.
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.
Drive movable heavy equipment used in construction. Load the equipment onto low loaders, or unload it. Judiciously drive equipment on public roads when required.
Use motorised street sweeping equipment to sweep gutters and streets.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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 gestures and whistles to signal the appropriate information to the operator.
Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in two dimensions.
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 lines and water supply. Establish supplies stores and garbage disposal in a sensible manner.