Boring Grout Worker (Well Drilling Industry)
ぼーりんぐぐらうとこう（さくせいぎょう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation involving boring excavation of the ground and ground improvement/reinforcement through grout injection.
Description
Boring Grout Workers operate boring machines and grout pumps at construction and civil engineering sites, injecting cement-based materials into excavated holes to reinforce and improve the ground. Prior to construction, they plan injection pressure and material proportions based on ground investigation results. During construction, they manage injection volume and pressure, perform machine maintenance inspections, and handle safety and health management. Creating construction records and quality control are also important tasks. This is a specialized technical occupation required in various scenarios such as pier foundations, tunnel excavation, and building foundation reinforcement.
Future Outlook
With the increase in infrastructure aging countermeasures and seismic reinforcement projects, demand for ground improvement and grout construction is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Cautious and precise / Cooperative / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Direct to/from Site / Long-term Business Trips / Outdoor Work / Team Work / Weekends and Holidays Work
Career Path
Site Worker → Chief Engineer → Construction Management Technician → Site Agent → Independent/Contractor
Required Skills
Boring Machine Operation / Grout Pump Operation / Injection Management / Machine Maintenance Inspection / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Construction Drawing Interpretation / Ground Analysis / Quality Control / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage injection pressure and volume. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength and stamina are required for operating heavy machinery and moving around the site. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure stress factors such as confined spaces, noise, and high-pressure work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is standardized, requiring little creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- National Skills Test: Well Drilling Work - Boring 1st and 2nd Grade
Aliases
- Grout Worker
Related Jobs
- Auger Boring Worker
- Ground Improvement Worker
- Well Driller