Road Marking Worker
ろめんひょうじこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that applies markings such as lanes, stop lines, arrows, and characters to road surfaces using paint or resin materials, supporting traffic safety and smooth flow.
Description
Road marking workers draw lanes, stop lines, arrows, characters, pedestrian crosswalks, etc., on road surfaces using paint or thermoplastic resin. Before starting work, they clean the road surface, apply primer treatment, and use marking machines, brushes, or rollers to accurately apply the markings. During construction, they implement traffic control and guidance to ensure thorough safety management. After drying, they perform quality inspections and make repairs as necessary. The work involves long hours outdoors, night shifts, and requires flexible adaptation to weather and traffic conditions.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in infrastructure maintenance and traffic safety, stable demand is expected to continue. On the other hand, labor shortages due to declining birthrates and aging population pose challenges, and efficiency improvements through the introduction of automation equipment and new technologies are anticipated.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Good cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract work / Night work available / On-site work / Outdoor work / Shift work
Career Path
Worker → Crew Leader → Site Agent → Construction Management Technician → Freelancer / Entrepreneur
Required Skills
Dimensional measurement / Handling road marking materials / Operation of marking machines / Road surface cleaning and base preparation / Traffic control and guidance
Recommended Skills
CAD drawing interpretation / High-performance paint resin materials / Reflective material application / Safety and health management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly adjust work plans in response to changes in weather or traffic conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because the precision of details such as measurements and line straightness directly impacts quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires carrying heavy paint cans, prolonged standing work, and outdoor labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required because it involves accurately applying predefined markings. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because the work is mainly carried out by following instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Painting Technician (Grade 1)
- Painting Technician (Grade 2)
Aliases
- Line Painting Worker
- Road Indication Worker
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