Ballast Extractor
ばらすとさいしゅにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Civil engineering and mining worker who extracts, processes, and transports crushed stone (ballast) used for railway track foundations on site.
Description
Ballast extractors are responsible for extracting crushed stone (ballast) that supports the stability of railway tracks from river gravel or quarries, performing sieving, particle size adjustment, quality inspection, and transporting it to the site. They also operate and perform daily inspections and maintenance on heavy machinery (backhoe, dump truck, vibrating sieve machine, etc.), in addition to safety management and implementing environmental conservation measures considering impacts on soil and water quality.
Future Outlook
While labor shortages due to aging are a concern, the demand for railway infrastructure maintenance is stable, and the introduction of mechanization and automation technologies is expected to progress.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Ballast Extractor → Mining Leader → Site Agent → Civil Engineering Construction Manager
Required Skills
Dump Truck Driving / Safety Equipment Use / Vehicle Construction Machinery Operation / Vibrating Sieve Machine Operation
Recommended Skills
Civil Engineering Basics / Environmental Conservation / Machine Maintenance / Surveying (Level Measurement)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of heavy labor outdoors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work involves a lot of routine tasks, with little complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Centered on standardized tasks, with few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves little complex numerical analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Prior planning is done by management, and individual planning is limited. |
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Aliases
- Crusher Operator
- Gravel Extractor
Related Jobs
- Civil Engineering Worker
- Gravel, Sand, and Clay Extraction Workers
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