Road Marking Technician (Jb5697)

Kontak Recruitment; Vaal Marina Community Center; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Gauteng is seeking a Road Marking Technician to ensure road safety and visual clarity on public and private networks. Candidates must have 3–5 years of experience in road marking, a valid driver's license, and strong mechanical skills. This permanent role involves operating road marking machines and maintaining equipment in compliance with safety regulations. Competitive CTC offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven experience in road or line marking roles.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment handling ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare road surfaces for marking.
• Operate road marking machines to apply materials.
• Conduct post-application quality checks.

Skills

Pre-marking and set-out procedures

Operation of road marking spray machines

Knowledge of road marking paints

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Professional training in road maintenance or painting

Job description

Overview

Road Marking Technician (JB Modderfontein, Gauteng.)

• to R
• a month CTC.

Permanent.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining road safety and visual clarity on public and private road networks.

The Line Marker is responsible for accurately preparing, marking, and maintaining road lines, pedestrian crossings, symbols, and directional markings in accordance with operational standards and road safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare road surfaces for marking, ensuring surfaces are clean and properly primed.
• Perform accurate pre-marking, set-out, and measurement in line with project specifications.
• Operate road marking machines to apply paint, thermoplastic, or reflective materials.
• Mix, prepare, and apply paints or thermoplastics as per required consistency and colour standards.
• Ensure markings are correctly aligned, clearly visible, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Conduct post-application quality checks and make touch-ups where required.
• Maintain marking machinery, tools, and stencils in excellent working order.
• Follow all safety protocols and use PPE as required.
• Report site conditions, surface issues, and equipment concerns to the Site Supervisor.
• Assist with daily work logs, material usage records, and progress reporting.
• Support general site setup and assist with other operational duties when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential)
• Valid driver's licence (essential)
• 3–5 years of proven experience in road or line marking roles (non-negotiable)
• Proficient in pre-marking and set-out procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of road marking paints, thermoplastic compounds, and reflective materials.
• Skilled in the operation of road marking spray machines (manual and mechanical).
• Professional training or short courses in road maintenance, painting, or safety practices (essential).
• Familiarity with road safety signage and traffic management principles.
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment handling ability.

Additional Information

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.