FULL TIME
HAL LUQA, MALTA
FULL DAY
23 October 2026
Ref: 455910

We are seeking a Road Construction Worker to support the construction, repair, and maintenance of roads, pavements, and related transportation infrastructure.

Key duties include repairing potholes, laying asphalt, digging trenches for utility cables, operating heavy machinery (cement mixers, rollers), painting road markings, setting up traffic controls, and providing winter maintenance like snow clearing Key Responsibilities: Construction & Repair: Paving and resurfacing roads, laying kerb slabs, repairing broken paving stones, and filling potholes. Utility & Structure Support: Digging trenches to install or repair gas, water, and electrical services; repairing drainage systems and building tunnels. Safety & Traffic Management: Setting up barriers, traffic lights, and road signs to ensure safety. Machinery Operation: Using tools such as pneumatic drills, tarmac sprayers, and rollers. Maintenance: Maintaining roadside verges (trimming hedges/grass), cleaning debris, and cleaning traffic signs. Requirements: - Must have pre-departure course certificate https://skillspass.org.mt/ - High school diploma or equivalent - Prior experience in road construction or a related field is preferred - Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects - Familiarity with hand and power tools - Basic knowledge of construction techniques and safety procedures - Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions - Good communication skills - Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Profiles

Competencies

Place stakes, marked sticks... To signal works in progress (hard surfaces, kerbs...)
Place and finish components of public road system (surface joints...)
Prepare earthworks/foundations for paving and placement of urban furnishings
Fill excavation and damming
Spread gravel and rubble and compaction
Secure workplace area with signals, beacons, detours... Determine possibilities of circulation (manoeuverability) of vehicles according to terrain and location
Apply base and top (surface) layers and compaction
Place traffic signs and road surface markings (on ground)
Install public road and city infrastructure (inspection manholes/sewage chambers/separation barrier/street furniture...)
Check and adjust road construction machines
Repair existing roads (surfaces)
Pave using different materials: asphalt
Pave using different materials: concrete
Pave using different materials: flat bricks/tiles
Pave using different materials: cobblestones
Assemble and place crash barriers, traffic signs, speed limiters

Past Experience

Occupation

Experience(months)

ROAD WORKER

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Salary: €12,480 per year

Road Construction Labourer

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