Asphalt Inspector
アスファルトけんさこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job responsible for quality testing of asphalt mixtures used in road paving works and repair works.
Description
Asphalt inspectors are responsible for quality testing of asphalt mixtures used in road paving works and repair works. Using samples collected at sites or testing labs, they conduct various tests based on JIS standards (such as water content tests, density tests, penetrometer tests, bitumen value tests, Marshall tests, etc.) and determine quality compliance. They record and report test results, and may also provide quality improvement proposals to construction managers or designers. Since they handle precise data while moving between sites and testing labs, high attention to detail and specialized knowledge are required.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to infrastructure aging countermeasures and increasing road maintenance needs. In the future, the introduction of digitization and automation technologies will advance.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Employee / Outdoor Work / Shift Work / Site-Based
Career Path
Asphalt Inspector → Quality Control Engineer → Testing Engineer → Construction Manager Technician → Construction Supervisor
Required Skills
Bitumen Value Test / Density Test (Core Sampling Method) / JIS Standards Understanding / Marshall Test / Paving Materials Testing / Penetration Test / Test Equipment Operation / Water Content Test
Recommended Skills
Civil Engineering Construction Management / Measurement Equipment Maintenance / Office Software / Reading English Technical Documents / Road Construction Work
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because even slight errors in test results can affect quality. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it follows standardized test procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Asphalt Plant Chief Engineer
- First-Class Paving Construction Manager
- Second-Class Paving Construction Manager
Related Jobs
- Concrete Inspector
- Materials Testing Engineer
- Road Paving Worker