Description
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.
Alternative labels
road covering excavation
removing concrete road surface
removing road surface
remove existing road surface
removal of road surface
existing road surface removal
excavate road covering
removing asphalt of road surface
excavate existing road covering
removal of existing road surface
remove asphalt road surface
removing existing road surface
remove concrete road surface
road surface removal
road surface removing
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Remove road surface is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Civil engineering worker: Civil engineering workers perform tasks concerning the cleaning and preparation of construction sites for civil engineering projects. This includes the work on building and maintenance of roads, railways and dams.
Road maintenance worker: Road maintenance workers perform routine inspections of roads, and are sent out to perform repairs when called for. They patch potholes, cracks and other damage in roads.
Optional skill
Remove road surface is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Road construction worker: 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.
Road sign installer: Road sign installers take road signs to the specified location and erect it. The installers may drill a hole into the ground, or remove existing paving to access the soil. They may anchor heavy signs in concrete.
Road construction supervisor: Road construction supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of roads. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
References
- Remove road surface – ESCO
