Linemarker

721912 · Medium

Description

Operates plant to apply markings to roads and other surfaces such as car parks, airports and sports grounds.

Typical work tasks

Drives over surface to lay appropriate markings; reads drawings and plans; maintains equipment.

Typical work environment

Works in a vehicle operating cab.
Works in fine weather conditions.
Usually operates as part of a road construction or land development work team.

Typical physical and mental demands

Sedentary to medium physical work demand
May climb up steps to enter and to exit vehicle cab.
Sits in vehicle operating cab constantly.
Driving is frequently to constantly required.
Uses upper limbs and body to stretch down and across to operate controls.
Twists body or neck when reversing vehicles or observing the result of work.
Contact with water or skin irritants may be required if responsible for the mixing of paints used in line marking.
Lifting or carrying may be required but is not a significant requirement of this job.
Frequent repetitive hand, arm and leg/foot movements and pushing/pulling are required for operation of controls.
Squatting, crouching, kneeling and bending movements may be occasionally required for machine maintenance.
Use of hand tools or equipment is occasionally required for machine maintenance and mixing and/or loading of paint into machine.
Mental skills necessary include observation, practical and technical skills.

Entry signal Model estimate

Enter via a short course or licence (days to weeks). A licence or registration is legally required.

Entry barrier Short course or licence

Licence / registration Licence/registration required

ANZSCO skill level 4

Next-day ready No

Unverified — this label is model-generated and not yet clinician-reviewed. Confirm against the WTDS before relying on it.

How this was determined (model-generated): Linemarker: 'Licensing is required'; road work needs a driver licence (quick) => short_course_or_licence/required; next_day false; proposal stands.

Entry Requirements

A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Licensing is required.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.