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So, you want to be a Road Marker (line marker)?
Here’s what you need.
- A willingness to learn
- A commitment to safety
- Ability to work in a team
- Good mathematical ability
What do road markers do?
Road markers use a variety of materials such as paints, plastics and metals to mark and sign roads according to plans and specifications. Road markers may be asked to work in remote locations or in cities where work may need to be completed during low traffic periods eg: nights. Road markers need to work in a team of road markers and other trades and will need to have good communication skills. Well trained road markers are essential to the safety of the community, road users and pedestrians.
How do I become a road marker?
Firstly, you will need to do some work experience so that you know what the job is about. If you think it’s for you, find an employer that is looking for an trainee road marker. You will then become an trainee road marker and will you will complete a certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Marking) at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Once you have completed the traineeship, you will be a qualified road marker!
What Next?
Once you are a tradie in the construction industry, you can continue working for small or large companies and move into leading hand, supervising or management positions. You might even want to start your own business and employ apprentices or trainees yourself. Some tradies even go on to further education to complete courses from Certificate IV to bachelor level. There are plenty of options for qualified Road Markers
